Cinderella Story Comprehension Questions

The poem 'Cinderella' by Anne Sexton retells the classic fairy tale with a modern twist. It begins by highlighting common rags-to-riches stories, then delves into Cinderella's life with her cruel stepfamily. With the help of a magical tree, she attends the prince's ball, where she captures his heart. After a series of events involving a golden shoe, Cinderella is finally united with the prince. The story concludes with a darkly humorous take on the 'happily ever after' ending.

What is the common theme in the stories mentioned at the beginning of the poem?

• Adventure and mystery

• Rags-to-riches

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

What did Cinderella's dying mother advise her to be?

• Clever and witty

• Silent and obedient

• Devout and good

• Brave and strong

What did Cinderella receive from her father when he returned from town?

• A book of stories

• A golden dress

• A twig of a tree

• A pair of shoes

How did Cinderella manage to attend the ball?

• Her stepmother allowed her to go

• She borrowed a dress from her stepsisters

• She was invited by the prince

• The white dove provided her with a dress and slippers

What task did Cinderella's stepmother give her to prevent her from going to the ball?

• Sew a new dress

• Clean the entire house

• Pick lentils from the cinders

• Cook dinner for the family

How did the prince ensure he would find Cinderella after the ball?

• He followed her home

• He left a trail of breadcrumbs

• He covered the palace steps with wax

• He asked the guards to watch for her

What drastic action did the stepsisters take to fit into the slipper?

• They bribed the prince

• They cut off parts of their feet

• They used magic

• They wore smaller shoes

What was the fate of the stepsisters at Cinderella's wedding?

• Their eyes were pecked out by a dove

• They were banished from the kingdom

• They were forgiven and lived happily

• They became Cinderella's servants

How did Cinderella and the prince live after their marriage?

• In constant adventure

• Happily ever after like dolls in a museum

• In a distant land away from everyone

• In poverty and struggle