Exploring The Emperor's New Clothes: A Classic Tale

A vain emperor obsessed with clothes is deceived by two cunning weavers who claim to make a suit visible only to the wise. The emperor, his ministers, and courtiers pretend to see the non-existent suit to avoid being labeled fools. During a public procession, a child reveals the truth, embarrassing the emperor, while the weavers escape with riches.

What was the emperor more interested in than ruling his land wisely?

• Hosting grand feasts

• Collecting jewels

• Changing into new suits

• Building palaces

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What did the two weavers claim about their special cloth?

• It was made of gold

• It was invisible to fools

• It could change colors

• It was indestructible

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Why did the minister pretend to see the cloth?

• He was bribed by the weavers

• He actually saw the cloth

• He wanted to impress the emperor

• He was afraid of losing his job

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What did the weavers do with the gold thread and finest silks?

• Gave them to the emperor

• Hid them in their bags

• Sold them in the market

• Used them to make the cloth

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Why did the emperor decide to see the suit himself?

• He was curious about the cloth

• He was preparing for the procession

• He wanted to show off to his ministers

• He wanted to catch the weavers

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How did the weavers pretend to help the emperor wear the suit?

• By asking the courtiers to help

• By actually dressing him

• By using magic

• By handling imaginary clothes

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What did the people in the land do when they saw the emperor in the procession?

• Started shouting he is wearing nothing

• Remained silent

• Cheered loudly

• Laughed at him

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Who revealed the truth about the emperor's new clothes?

• A small child

• The weavers

• A minister

• A courtier

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What did the emperor realize at the end of the procession?

• The weavers were honest

• His ministers were loyal

• He had been made a fool

• The suit was real

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What happened to the weavers after the procession?

• They confessed their trick

• They escaped with the gold and silks

• They were imprisoned

• They were rewarded

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