Grace's Journey to Princesshood

Grace, a young girl who dreams of being a princess, learns about diverse and inspiring princesses from different cultures. Initially excited about a school parade where she could be a princess, Grace's perspective changes after her teacher introduces her to stories of real and fictional princesses who are warriors, scientists, and more. Grace decides she wants to be an adventurous African princess, embracing her heritage with a kente cloth costume. On parade day, her class showcases a variety of cultural princesses, and Grace feels like a true princess ready for adventure.

What was Grace's reaction when she heard about the community festival?

• She was nervous.

• She was indifferent.

• She was disappointed.

• She was excited.

Why did Grace feel sad when Natalie mentioned her daddy?

• Because she didn't like Natalie.

• Because she didn't have a costume.

• Because she didn't have a daddy who lived with her.

• Because she wanted to be a queen.

What did Grace initially think a princess should wear?

• A red dress with a hat.

• A blue dress with a cape.

• A pink and floaty dress with a train.

• A green dress with flowers.

What did Grace's Nana suggest about being pretty?

• There is only one way to be pretty.

• Being pretty is not important.

• There are many ways to be pretty.

• Only princesses can be pretty.

Which real princesses did Grace's teacher introduce to the class?

• Amina of Nigeria and Ping Yang of China.

• Ariel and Belle.

• Rapunzel and Elsa.

• Cinderella and Snow White.

What kind of modern princesses did the teacher find?

• Only artists.

• Sportswomen, scientists, artists, and a spy.

• Only scientists.

• Only sportswomen.

What did Grace decide about the type of princess she wanted to be?

• A pink and floaty princess.

• A princess with adventures.

• A fairy princess.

• A Christmas tree fairy.

What did Grace's Nana use to make her princess robes?

• Silk from China.

• Kente cloth from the Gambia.

• Cotton from Egypt.

• Wool from Australia.

How did Grace feel during the parade?

• She felt like a proper princess ready for an adventure.

• She felt nervous.

• She felt disappointed.

• She felt bored.

What was unique about Grace's school's float in the parade?

• It had the tallest princess.

• It had the most interesting and diverse representation of princesses and princes.

• It was the smallest float.

• It was the most colorful float.