Quiz on Charles Perrault's Fairy Tales

What is Charles Perrault famous for?

• Inventing fairy tales

• Writing well-known fairy tales like "Cinderella" and "Little Red Riding Hood"

• Discovering historical manuscripts

• Painting famous fairy tale scenes

What is the main theme of the story "Cinderella" by Charles Perrault?

• Adventure and exploration

• Overcoming adversity through kindness and virtue

• The importance of wealth

• Magical creatures and distant lands

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According to the text, how did Cinderella's stepmother treat her after marrying her father?

• She treated her kindly and with respect.

• She ignored her completely.

• She made her do the meanest work and treated her poorly.

• She sent her away to live with relatives.

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What does the word "haughty" mean as used in the text?

• Extremely kind and generous

• Arrogant and overly proud

• Shy and reserved

• Uncertain and confused

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What type of bed did Cinderella sleep on according to the story?

• A luxurious canopy bed

• A modern platform bed

• A small top-floor or attic room bed

• A wretched straw bed

What did Cinderella's father do when she completed her chores?

• He praised her.

• He scolded her.

• He ignored her.

• He gave her more work.

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What was Cinderella called due to her always sitting by the cinders and ashes?

• Cinderwench

• Ashgirl

• Dusty

• Sootface

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What did the king's son host that Cinderella's sisters were invited to?

• A dinner

• A ball

• A concert

• A festival

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What did Cinderella's eldest sister choose to wear to the ball?

• A blue gown with silver lace

• A red velvet suit with French trimming

• A green dress with gold buttons

• A black silk dress with pearls

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What was Cinderella's reaction when she lost sight of her sisters going to the ball?

• She laughed.

• She danced.

• She cried.

• She went to sleep.

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