Cinderella Story Comprehension Questions

Cinderella, a young girl mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, receives help from her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball. She captivates the prince but must leave before midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince searches for the slipper's owner, eventually finding Cinderella, who marries him and lives happily ever after.

What happened to Cinderella's parents?

• They abandoned her.

• They passed away.

• They were imprisoned.

• They moved to another country.

How did Cinderella's stepfamily treat her?

• They ignored her.

• They made her do all the housework.

• They treated her like a princess.

• They sent her to school.

What did Cinderella's stepsisters call her?

• Ella the Great

• Cindy

• Ella

• Cinderella

What was inside the wax-sealed envelope?

• A decree from the queen.

• A map to the palace.

• Four invitations to a ball.

• A letter from the king.

How did Cinderella's stepmother react to her wanting to go to the ball?

• She bought her a dress.

• She encouraged her.

• She ignored her.

• She laughed and tore up the invitation.

Who appeared to help Cinderella go to the ball?

• A kind stranger

• A talking animal

• A fairy godmother

• A wizard

What did the fairy godmother transform into a coach?

• A pumpkin

• A watermelon

• An apple

• A coconut

What was Cinderella's dress made of?

• Leather and fur

• Cotton and wool

• Gold and silver lace

• Silk and velvet

What did Cinderella forget as she danced with the prince?

• Her fairy godmother's warning

• Her chores at home

• Her invitation

• Her glass slippers

What happened when the clock struck midnight?

• The orchestra played a new song.

• Cinderella's dress turned into rags.

• The prince proposed to her.

• The ball ended.