The Elves and the Shoemaker

The shoemaker and his wife _____ while they were hiding.

• fell asleep

• heard giggling

• saw nothing

• felt sad

What did the shoemaker say when he saw the new shoes on his table?

• He said, 'Oh no!'

• He said, 'They are too small.'

• He said, 'They don't fit me.'

• He said, 'Wow!'

After the elves had their gifts, they

• came to live with the shoemaker.

• made more beautiful shoes than ever.

• started visiting the other villagers.

• never visited the shoemaker again.

When the shoemaker cut leather, he went

• chop, chop.

• sew, sew.

• bang, bang.

• snip, snip.

When the elves found their gifts, they

• made some more shoes.

• said they looked silly.

• went out to play.

• had a long sleep.

The shoemaker's wife wanted to help the elves because

• she wanted the elves to go away.

• the elves had been so kind.

• she wanted the elves to stay.

• the elves had asked for her help.

The shoemaker's wife made

• jewelry for the elves.

• twenty tiny loaves of bread.

• a big pot of pea soup.

• hats and coats for the elves.

One morning the shoemaker found _____ on his table.

• two pairs of shoes

• a brown handbag

• a new backpack

• three silver buttons

The shoemaker and his wife felt sorry for the elves because

• the elves had forgotten to take their bread.

• the elves had to live in the forest.

• the elves were hated by everyone.

• the elves wore thin clothes out in the cold.

Who was making the shoes for the shoemaker at night?

• Santa Claus

• Elves

• Reindeer