Cinderella Story Comprehension Questions

Cinderella, a kind-hearted girl, lives with her mean stepmother and stepsisters who treat her as a servant. A royal ball invitation excites everyone, but Cinderella is left behind. Her fairy godmother magically transforms her, allowing her to attend the ball. She captivates the prince but must leave by midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince searches for the slipper's owner, finds Cinderella, and they marry, living happily ever after.

What was the reason the wealthy man remarried?

• He wanted a companion.

• He hoped for a good mother for his daughter.

• He was lonely.

• He needed help with his business.

What was the initial relationship between the wealthy man and his daughter?

• They were very close.

• They barely spoke.

• They were distant.

• They often argued.

How did the stepmother and stepsisters treat the daughter?

• They turned her into a servant.

• They were kind to her.

• They ignored her.

• They treated her like family.

Why was the daughter called Cinderella?

• She liked the name.

• It was a nickname given by her father.

• Her face was dusty from cleaning cinders.

• It was her mother's name.

What was the stepmother's attitude towards Cinderella?

• She was mean and selfish.

• She was indifferent.

• She was supportive.

• She was loving.

What event did the royal messenger announce?

• A royal feast.

• A ball for all young ladies.

• A new law.

• A royal wedding.

What did Cinderella's stepmother do for her daughters for the ball?

• Bought them new clothes and shoes.

• Hired a tutor for them.

• Taught them to dance.

• Gave them a makeover.

How did Cinderella feel about the royal ball invitation?

• Angry at her stepmother.

• Indifferent.

• Excited and hopeful.

• Sad because she couldn't attend.

Who appeared to help Cinderella go to the ball?

• A wizard.

• A fairy godmother.

• A kind neighbor.

• A talking animal.

What did the fairy godmother turn into a carriage?

• A barrel.

• A large rock.

• A pumpkin.

• A watermelon.