Cinderella Grimm

According to the printed version of Cinderella by the Brothers Grimm, which sister cuts off her toe to fit in the slipper presented by the Prince?

• The oldest

• The youngest

• Neither, they both cut off their heals

• Both sisters

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On her death bed, Cinderella's mother tells her that if she is what, "God will always take care of you, and I will look down upon you from heaven, and will be with you."

• quiet & diligent

• kind & good

• pious & good

• pious & quiet

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What euphemism do the Brothers Grimm use to state Cinderella's mother has died?

• expired

• fallen

• departed

• signed off

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What does Cinderella receive from her father upon his return from the fair?

• a white rose

• a hazel twig

• a birch branch

• a fine dress

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How do Cinderella's stepsisters treat her after her mother's death?

• They treat her kindly

• They ignore her

• They make her a servant

• They send her to school

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What magical event occurs at the hazel tree planted by Cinderella?

• It grows golden apples

• A bird grants her wishes

• It turns into a castle

• It sings songs

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What retribution do the sister's receive for their cruelty to Cinderella at her wedding?

• They are rewarded with riches and a palace of their own.

• They are forgiven and invited to live with Cinderella as her servants.

• They are turned into doves and peck their mother's eyes out.

• The stepsisters are punished by having their eyes pecked out by doves.

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How many times does Cinderella ask at her mother's grave: "Little tree, little tree, shake over me, That silver and gold may come down and cover me."

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

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What plan had the Prince laid to catch out Cinderella on the final night of the festival?

• The Prince ordered the steps be covered with pitch.

• The Prince announced a contest for the best dancer.

• The Prince set a trap to trip her over and steal a shoe.

• The Prince ordered guards to follow her home.

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Which of the following is a comparison?

• The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. 

• In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

• Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

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