Why doesn’t Lumkin want to play a trick on the shoemakers?

• Pixie told him not to because they had played enough tricks already.

• He was cold and didn't want to get chased out of another house.

• The shoemakers were asleep already so it wouldn't be any fun.

• The shoemakers helped the elves so Lumpkin didn't want to be mean.

Why are Diego and Amelia worried?

• They had no more leather to make shoes so they would have no money soon.

• They were bad at making shoes so nobody bought them.

• The elves had taken all of their shoes and hidden them in the forest.

• They were too old and tired to work anymore so they couldn't make any money.

Where do Diego and Amelia put the shoes that the elves made?

• They put the special shoes in the nearby forest.

• They the special shoes in the window to sell.

• They put the special shoes in a safe place under their bed.

• They put the special shoes in their shoe store in town.

How do the elves react when they open the gifts?

• They went outside to play and left the clothes behind.

• They ignored the gifts and worked all night to make more shoes.

• They threw them in the trash and played mean tricks on the shoemakers.

• They tried on the clothes and then played and danced for joy.

How can helping others benefit you?

• It doesn't benefit you and you shouldn't waste your time helping others.

• It doesn't benefit you because helping others makes them mad at you.

• It can make you feel good about yourself and might reward you later.

• It can make you rich because people want to give you free stuff and that's the only reason to help others.

What kind of text is “The Shoemakers and the Elves”?

• fable

• poem

• letter

• play

Why doesn’t Pixie want to play a trick on the shoemakers?

• She wants a warm place to rest.

• She can’t think of any good tricks to play on them.

• She is afraid the shoemakers will not give her new shoes.

• She wants the shoemakers to tell everyone how nice she is.

What do the shoemakers do to thank the elves for all their help?

• They chase them away from the house one night.

• They teach them how to play and dance with joy.

• They make them some clothes as a gift.

• They decide to adopt them as their own children and they live as a happy family.

What do the elves do when they learn of the shoemakers’ problem?

• They play a game and dance around.

• They put cheese on the mousetrap and wait for a mouse.

• They decide to help the shoemakers make shoes.

• They eat all the bread and juice in the kitchen.

How do Amelia and Diego feel when they find the shoes?

• surprised

• worried

• annoyed

• tired