The Emperor's New Clothes

What does the maid do instead of telling the truth?

• She tells the emperor that the cloth is pretty and very fancy.

• She keeps the clothes.

• She never goes back to the emperor.

• She tells the emperor that the cloth is ugly.

How does the emperor learn that the weavers fooled him?

• He hears the child and the reaction of the people.

• He knows he is wearing pajamas.

• The weavers tell him.

• The maid tells him.

How would you describe the emperor?

• Honest

• Vain and proud

• Creative and truthful

According to the two greedy men, what is magical about the clothes that they make?

• The people who were bad at their jobs couldn't see the magic clothes.

• The people who were good at their jobs couldn't see the magic clothes.

• Only rich people could see the clothes/

• Only smart people could see the clothes.

The character trait that is revealed about the emperor throughout the story is that he is gullible. On page three of the short story is says, “How is this?” said the Emperor to himself. “I can see nothing! This is indeed a terrible affair! Am I a simpleton, or am I unfit to be an Emperor? That would be the worst thing that could happen—Oh! The cloth is charming,”said he, aloud. “I approve of it completely.” He smiled most graciously and looked closely at the empty looms. No way would he say that he could not see what two of his advisors had praised so much. He is too worried about not being able to see the clothes that he allows himself to become vulnerable and allow the thieves/loomers to trick him into giving all his money to them to make him “invisible” clothes.

• The character trait that is revealed about the emperor throughout the story is that he is gullible.

• On page three of the short story is says, “How is this?” said the Emperor to himself. “I can see nothing! This is indeed a terrible affair!

• He is too worried about not being able to see the clothes that he allows himself to become vulnerable and allow the thieves/loomers to trick him into giving all his money to them to make him “invisible” clothes. 

• —Oh! The cloth is charming,”said he, aloud. “I approve of it completely.”

What is the theme of this story?

• Being honest

• Being excessively proud and vain.

• Being festive.

• Being fancy and colorful.

How does the maid actions affect the rest of the story?

• Starts a chain reaction of everyone else to say they also see the cloth.

• She helps by telling the truth.

• Starts a parade to honer the emperor.

What do the greedy men do after they fool the emperor?

• They stay and participate in the parade.

• They leave town.

• They stay and watch the parade.

• They stay and enjoy the parade.

Who is willing to tell the truth about the emperor's new suit?

• The waiter

• The waivers

• The little child

• The man

Why did the emperor want a suit from the dishonest weavers?

• So he could tell who was foolish and who was wise

• He wanted an expensive suit

• Just to have one

• To show off