Understanding the Sneetches

The story of Sneetches explores themes of social division and acceptance. Initially, Sneetches with stars on their bellies consider themselves superior to those without. Sylvester McMonkey McBean arrives with machines to add or remove stars, causing chaos as Sneetches constantly change their appearances. Eventually, Sneetches realize that their worth is not determined by stars, leading to unity and acceptance among them.

What distinguishes the star-bellied Sneetches from the plain-bellied Sneetches?

• Their height

• Their color

• Stars on their bellies

• Their language

How did the star-bellied Sneetches treat the plain-bellied Sneetches?

• They excluded them

• They treated them as equals

• They ignored them

• They welcomed them

Who is Sylvester McMonkey McBean?

• A Sneetch

• A Fix-It-Up Chappie

• A beach owner

• A star collector

What service did McBean offer to the Sneetches?

• Both adding and removing stars

• To remove their stars

• To give them stars

• To teach them to swim

What was the result of the Sneetches constantly changing their appearances?

• They became more confused

• They became more united

• They became happier

• They became richer

How did McBean feel about the Sneetches' situation?

• He was amused

• He was indifferent

• He was angry

• He was sympathetic

What lesson did the Sneetches learn at the end?

• Money is everything

• Appearances don't matter

• Differences should be celebrated

• Stars are important

What did the Sneetches do after realizing their mistake?

• They left the beach

• They accepted each other

• They ignored each other

• They continued to change stars

What did the Sneetches use to celebrate their unity?

• A dance

• A song

• A toast

• A parade

What was the main theme of the Sneetches' story?

• The value of friendship

• The power of technology

• The importance of wealth

• The insignificance of superficial differences