"The remarkable rocket" - ABCD questions

How did the Princess arrive at the castle?

• On horseback

• In a golden swan-shaped sledge

• In a silver carriage

• By walking through the snow

Why did the people compare the Princess to a white rose at first?

• Because she wore white clothes

• Because she was very pale

• Because she carried white flowers

• Because she had white hair

What happened when the Prince and Princess drank from the crystal cup?

• It turned grey and cloudy

• It shattered into pieces

• It remained clear

• It glowed with golden light

Why did the King double the Page’s salary?

• For organizing the wedding

• For complimenting the Princess

• For playing the flute well

• For writing in the Court Gazette

What did the Rocket claim about himself?

• He was ordinary and unimportant

• He was very sensitive and remarkable

• He disliked fireworks

• He preferred solitude

Why couldn’t the Rocket go off during the fireworks display?

• He was too arrogant

• His gunpowder was wet from crying

• He was afraid of heights

• The King ordered him not to

What happened to the Rocket at the end of the story?

• He became a king

• He exploded unnoticed

• He flew to the moon

• He married the Catherine Wheel

How would you describe the Rocket’s personality?

• Humble and kind

• Arrogant and self-centered

• Shy and quiet

• Wise and thoughtful

What was the Frog’s opinion of arguments?

• They were exciting

• They were vulgar

• They were necessary

• They were romantic

Why did the Duck think the Rocket was useless?

• Because he couldn’t fly

• Because he couldn’t do practical work

• Because he talked too much

• Because he was too small