Why the Sky is Far Away/Cinder Al Quiz

Why is the sky so special?

• It can change color.

• It is beautiful to see.

• It is food for the people.

• It is able to talk to the people.

Why does the sky become angry?

• because the people are lazy

• because the people are messy

• because the people are selfish

• because the people are hungry

In the story, Oba is terrified after the sky gives a warning. What does the word terrified mean?

• very scared

• in danger

• surprised

• busy

At the end of the story, how does the sky solve its problem?

• The sky turns into air.

• The sky rises very high.

• The sky floats on the water.

• The sky breaks up into pieces.

What is a lesson in the story?

• It is okay if you make a mistake.

• It is best to work for what you want.

• It is good to ask for help if you need it.

• It is important to respect what you have.

How is Cinder Al different from his brothers?

• Al loves to eat onions, but his brothers only eat garlic.

• Al likes to farm, but his brothers would rather wrestle skunks.

• Al wants to smell fresh, but his brothers do not mind smelling bad.

• Al does not mind living in a dirty house, but his brothers try to keep clean

Who is the stinkiest person in Stinky Hollow?

• Princess Peeyu

• Stinky Steve

• Odoriferous Owen

• Cinder Al

What do Al's brothers think will happen when Al tries to wear the stinky shoes?

• They think his feet will be too big to fit in the shoes.

• They think he will give up because of the strong smell of the shoes.

• They think he will try to replace the shoes with a pair that smells better.

• They think he will try to dance with the princess without putting the shoes on.

How do Cinder Al's visit with the Fragrant Fairy Godmother affect the story?

• She talks him into going to the garden to visit the princess.

• She warns him that he will faint if he tries to wear the stinky shoes.

• She asks him to skip the ball in order to help her clean out the cottage.

• She tells him to put a clothespin on his nose in order to clean the footwear.

At the end of the story, the author says that Princess Peeyu and Cinder Al hit it off like onions and liver. What does the phrase hit it off like onions and liver suggest about the two of them?

• They had a fight.

• They liked each other.

• They smelled like food.

• They ate dinner together.