Demura's Journey and Lessons Learned

In the Spice Islands, Demura's life changes when her father remarries. Her stepmother and stepsister treat her poorly, but with the help of a magical crocodile, she receives a beautiful sarong. Her stepsister's attempt to gain similar favor fails. Demura attends a dance at the palace, loses a slipper, and is chosen by the prince. After a near-death experience orchestrated by her stepfamily, Demura is saved by the crocodile. She marries the prince, and her stepfamily is punished. The story highlights themes of kindness, magic, and justice.

What did Demura's mother teach her before she passed away?

• To read and write

• To respect wild creatures

• To build a house

• To weave baskets

What did Demura receive from Grandmother Crocodile after losing her sarong?

• A magic wand

• A pair of shoes

• A silver sarong

• A golden crown

How did the stepsister's attempt to get a silver sarong end?

• She got a beautiful necklace

• She was eaten by the crocodile

• She was given a filthy rag

• She received a golden dress

What did Demura lose at the palace dance?

• Her silver sarong

• Her bracelet

• Her necklace

• Her golden slipper

What was the prince's reaction when he found the owner of the slipper?

• He gave her a reward

• He decided not to marry her

• He ignored her

• He declared her his choice

How did Grandmother Crocodile save Demura after she was pushed into the river?

• By giving her a new dress

• By turning her into a bird

• By bringing her back to life

• By scaring away the stepmother

What happened to Demura's stepmother and stepsister in the end?

• They were forgiven

• They fled into the forest

• They were turned into animals

• They became servants

Where is the tale of 'The Gift of the Crocodile' from?

• India

• Philippines

• China

• Indonesia

What role does the crocodile play in the story?

• A servant

• A fairy godmother

• A prince

• A villain

Who collected and retold 'The Gift of the Crocodile'?

• E. G. J. Allen

• Reynold Ruffins

• Judy Sierra

• Christopher Columbus