Cinderella Story Comprehension Questions

The poem 'Cinderella' by Ann Sexton explores various stories of transformation, including the classic tale of Cinderella. It highlights Cinderella's life with her cruel stepfamily, her magical transformation for the prince's ball, and the eventual fitting of the shoe that leads to her marriage. The poem ends with a satirical take on the 'happily ever after' ending, contrasting it with the grim fate of her stepsisters.

What is the common theme in the stories mentioned at the beginning of the poem?

• War and peace

• Love and betrayal

• Rags to riches

• Adventure and mystery

What did Cinderella's mother ask her to be before she passed away?

• Brave and strong

• Kind and gentle

• Devout and good

• Smart and cunning

What did Cinderella receive from her father when he returned from town?

• A white dove

• A twig of a tree

• A pair of slippers

• A golden dress

How did Cinderella manage to attend the ball?

• She was invited by the prince

• She borrowed a dress from her stepsisters

• Her stepmother allowed her to go

• The white dove helped her

What did the white dove drop for Cinderella?

• A silver necklace

• A golden dress and slippers

• A magic wand

• A carriage

How did the prince try to find the mysterious girl from the ball?

• By using a glass slipper

• By hosting another ball

• By searching the kingdom

• By asking the stepsisters

What happened to the stepsisters at the end of the story?

• They became Cinderella's maids

• They married wealthy men

• Their eyes were pecked out by the dove

• They were forgiven by Cinderella