Bertha's Story and Children's Reactions

In a railway carriage, an aunt and a bachelor travel with three children. The aunt attempts to entertain the children with a story about a good girl, but it fails to capture their interest. The bachelor then tells a more engaging story about a good girl named Bertha who is eaten by a wolf due to her goodness. The children find the bachelor's story more interesting, while the aunt disapproves. The bachelor leaves, having successfully kept the children quiet.

What was the weather like during the train journey?

• Cold and rainy

• Hot and sultry

• Windy and cloudy

• Snowy and freezing

Who occupied the railway carriage along with the children?

• A teacher

• A bachelor

• A policeman

• A doctor

What was the aunt's initial reaction to the children's questions?

• She ignored them

• She answered them weakly

• She scolded them

• She laughed at them

What was the main theme of the aunt's story?

• A good little girl

• A mischievous boy

• A magical forest

• A brave knight

How did the children react to the aunt's story?

• They asked for more

• They found it boring

• They fell asleep

• They were fascinated

What did the bachelor think of the aunt's storytelling?

• He praised it

• He was indifferent

• He criticized it

• He ignored it

What was unique about Bertha in the bachelor's story?

• She was a detective

• She was a magician

• She was a princess

• She was extraordinarily good

What privilege did Bertha receive for her goodness?

• A scholarship

• A trip to the zoo

• A new bicycle

• A walk in the prince's park

Why were there no flowers in the prince's park?

• The pigs ate them

• The gardener forgot to plant them

• They were out of season

• The prince disliked flowers

What ultimately led to Bertha's downfall in the bachelor's story?

• Her medals clinking

• Her loud singing

• Her bright dress

• Her slow running