Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Why did Ali Baba climb a tree when he heard the approaching thieves?

• To get a better view of the hills

• To pick fruits from the tree

• To avoid being seen by the thieves

• To signal for help

How did Ali Baba open the entrance to the cave?

• By saying, 'Open Horses'

• By using a key

• By pushing the stone

• By saying, 'Open Sesame'

What did Ali Baba and Kasim find when they returned to the cave after the thieves fled?

• The thieves waiting to attack

• The cave empty and abandoned

• More hidden treasures

• A trap set by the thieves

What ultimately happened to the thieves' plan to seek revenge on Ali Baba?

• They successfully executed their revenge

• Leia defeated them with her clever tactics

• Ali Baba and Kasim surrendered the gold willingly

• The thieves gave up and never returned

What was the reaction of Ali Baba's wife and daughter when they discovered the bag of gold coins?

• Disappointment

• Surprise and happiness

• Fear

• Confusion

What was Kasim's initial reaction when he saw the gold in the cave?

• Fear

• Disbelief

• Excitement

• Indifference

How did Leia discover the presence of the thieves in the oil jars?

• She overheard their conversation

• She saw them through a window

• She smelled their presence

• She heard whispers coming from the jars

How does the narrator advance the plot in scene 3?

• He lets the audience know that Cassim found in the cave.

• He lets the audience see that Ali still remembers the secret words.

• He lets the audience know that the thieves killed Cassim.

• He lets the audience know Ali's thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following from the story shows a cultural difference with American life today?

• A girl could outsmart thieves.

• There were thieves who stole and hid their loot.

• Ali had a brother and sister-in-law that were greedy.

• Ali had a servant whom he married to his son.

Based on the play, what is one similarity between Cassim and Ali? Support your answer with evidence from the text.