"The Princess and the Pea" day 1

Which of the following supports the inference the royal family cares deeply for the people of their kingdom?

• A. “The prince ran to her and dropped down on one knee.”

• B. “She and the queen found the king, the prince, and some of the servants in the dining room smiling happily at her.”

• C. “We know you would feel compassion for the people of our land.”

• D. “I have been wondering how I might be be helpful to others.”

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Why does the queen require the princess to sleep on a pile of mattresses with a pea under them?

• A. The queen wants the guests who stay at the castle to experience a special level of comfort fit for royalty.

• B. The queen believes that anyone who can feel a small pea under a pile of mattresses must be truly sensitive.

• C. The queen likes to punish unwanted houseguest by making them sleep on uncomfortable beds.

• D. The queen wants to test all her guest to see whether they will be too fussy and complain about the pea under the mattresses.

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Part A:

Which statement best reflects the theme of "The Princess and the Pea"?

• A. Someone who is sensitive usually has a very difficult time sleeping in strange beds.

• B. A queen is the best person to choose a suitable partner for her son or daughter

• C. Someone who is sensitive to the smallest thing would be more sensitive to people's needs.

• D. A prince should quickly marry the first princess he meets.

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Part B:

Which sentence form the passage best supports the answer to part A?

• A. "She had to be strong and intelligent, but she also had to be sensitive enough to be a compassionate princess to the kingdom's people."

• B. "I have been wondering how I might be helpful to others', she said, as the prince stroked her hand."

• C. "Well, I am often told I'm very sensitive, the princess said tentatively, 'but I'm not sure people mean it in a good way.'"

• D. "The queen was struck by the young woman's grace and took a liking to the poor, drenched princess.

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Part A:

Choose the words that best describe the princess in the passage. There is more than one correct choice listed below. Choose all that apply/

• A. attractive

• B. silly

• C. understanding

• D. angry

• E. truthful

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Part B:

Which two quotations best supports the answer to part A?

• A. "I beg your pardon?"

• B. "Oh, Your Majesty, I'm sorry to report I did not sleep well at all."

• C. "I didn't mean that I was glad for your discomfort."

• D. "but I'm not sure people mean it in a good way."

• E. "Well, I am often told I'm very sensitive."

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