Vocabulary Test - Cinderella

In the classic tale of Cinderella, she had to scour the floors of her stepmother's house every day. What does "scour" mean in this context?

• a) Sing
• b) Sweep
• c) Clean thoroughly
• d) Decorate

In the story of Cinderella, after her stepsisters finished their meals, they never left her even a morsel of food on the plate. What does "morsel" mean in this context?

• a) A small piece or fragment of food
• b) A piece of jewelry
• c) A magical spell
• d) A cheerful song

In the story of Cinderella, Cinderella was relegated to live in the garret of her stepmother's house. What does "garret" mean in this context?

• a) A type of pumpkin
• b) A hidden treasure chest
• c) An attic or small, often cramped, living space
• d) A piece of fine jewelry

In the Cinderella story, the stepsisters would often make fun of Cinderella jestingly, mocking her dreams of going to the royal ball. What does "jestingly" mean in this context?

• a) Angrily
• b) Kindly
• c) Playfully or humorously
• d) Secretly

When the fairy godmother offered to help Cinderella get ready for the ball, Cinderella willingly accepted her assistance. What does "willingly" mean in this context?

• a) Reluctantly
• b) With hesitation
• c) Eagerly and without resistance
• d) Secretly and quietly

In the story of Cinderella, the stepmother's treatment of Cinderella was so odious that it made her life unbearable. What does "odious" mean in this context?

• a) Grateful
• b) Repulsive or hateful
• c) Beautiful
• d) Mysterious

In the Cinderella story, the fairy godmother warned Cinderella that her magical transformation would cease at the stroke of midnight. What does "cease" mean in this context?

• a) Continue
• b) Begin
• c) Stop or come to an end
• d) Accelerate

In Cinderella, the fairy godmother transformed a simple pumpkin into a citron carriage. What does "citron" mean in this context?

• a) A type of dress
• b) A magical spell
• c) A golden carriage
• d) A type of fruit

In the story of Cinderella, Cinderella's stepsisters would jeer at her when they discovered her secret and realized she was the mysterious maiden from the royal ball. What does "jeer" mean in this context?

• a) Applaud
• b) Mock or ridicule with unkind remarks
• c) Embrace
• d) Encourage

As Cinderella entered the grand ballroom, she couldn't help but notice the gaping expressions on the faces of the guests, all in awe of her beauty. What does "gaping" mean in this context?

• a) Smiling
• b) Laughing
• c) Frowning
• d) Staring with mouths wide open in astonishment