Persian Cinderella Story Analysis

The video is a read-aloud of 'The Persian Cinderella' by Shirley Climo. It tells the story of Setareh, a young girl in Persia who lives with her unkind stepfamily. She acquires a magical jug that grants her wishes, allowing her to attend a royal festival where she loses a diamond anklet. The Prince searches for the anklet's owner, leading to Setareh's transformation and eventual marriage to the Prince. The video concludes with a suggested activity to compare this story with other Cinderella versions.

What is the main theme of the Persian Cinderella story?

• The importance of wealth

• The role of royalty

• Cultural diversity in fairy tales

• The power of magic

What does Settareh's name mean?

• Sun

• Flower

• Moon

• Star

How does Settareh acquire the little blue jug?

• She buys it from a shopkeeper

• She receives it from a fairy

• She finds it in the garden

• It is a gift from her father

What magical ability does the little blue jug possess?

• It can fly

• It grants wishes

• It turns objects into gold

• It makes people invisible

What does Settareh wish for before attending the Nowruz festival?

• A beautiful gown

• A new house

• A magical horse

• A golden crown

Who finds Settareh's lost anklet?

• A merchant

• A stableboy

• The Queen

• A prince

How does the Queen plan to find the owner of the anklet?

• By hosting a ball

• By sending messengers

• By visiting every household

• By announcing a reward

What happens to Settareh when the stepsisters use the magical pins?

• She becomes invisible

• She loses her memory

• She turns into a turtle dove

• She falls asleep

What is the fate of the stepsisters at the end of the story?

• They disappear in rage

• They are banished

• They are forgiven

• They become servants

What activity does the teacher suggest at the end of the story?

• Drawing a picture of Settareh

• Acting out the story

• Creating a Venn diagram

• Writing a new fairy tale