The Persian Cinderella

What is the Cinderella character's name?

• Pear Blossom

• Nahid

• Settareh

What does Settareh's name mean?

• Special One

• Star

• Constellation

What does Settareh spend her money on at the bazaar?

• silks and scarfs

• jewelry and a silk scarf

• toasted almonds and a blue pot

Why does Settareh give money to the old woman?

• The old woman was a fairy godmother.

• Settareh thought the old woman needed the money more.

• Settareh thought the old woman would reward her.

What is a pari?

• a fairy or genie

• a troll

• a magic bird

In this story what does the Cinderella character lose?

• a slipper

• a silk scarf

• an ankle bracelet

Why doesn't anyone recognize her?

• She is in disguise.

• She is so beautiful.

• She keeps her head bent and her star mark hidden.

Which of these were entertainments at the festival?

• juggler, dancing bear, knife thrower

• musicians, fortune teller, snake charmer

• strong man, lion tamer, fortune teller

who searches for the woman who lost the ankle bracelet?

• Prince Mehrdad

• The king

• The Queen

What is a palanquin?

• a royal barge

• a stretcher with poles carried by slaves

• a carriage