Cap O' Rushes Story Analysis

A rich gentleman tests his daughters' love, leading to the youngest being cast out for her unusual answer. Disguised as Cap o' Rushes, she finds work and secretly attends dances, capturing the heart of her master's son. Through a ring, her identity is revealed, leading to a grand wedding and reconciliation with her father.

What was the rich gentleman's purpose in asking his daughters how much they loved him?

• To see who would marry first

• To find out who was the most intelligent

• To test their affection for him

• To decide who would inherit his wealth

How did the third daughter express her love for her father?

• As much as the stars love the sky

• As much as fresh meat loves salt

• As much as the sun loves the day

• More than all the riches in the world

What did the third daughter do after being expelled from her home?

• She disguised herself with rushes

• She went to live with her aunt

• She became a traveling performer

• She married a wealthy merchant

Why did the servants call the third daughter 'Cap O' Rushes'?

• Because she loved the sound of rushing water

• Because she was always in a rush

• Because she was from a place called Rushes

• Because she wore a cap made of rushes

What was Cap O' Rushes' reason for not attending the first dance with the other servants?

• She was feeling unwell

• She was too tired

• She had no suitable clothes

• She was not invited

Who fell in love with Cap O' Rushes at the dance?

• The master's son

• The king

• A visiting prince

• The head servant

What did Cap O' Rushes do before the dance ended?

• She revealed her true identity

• She danced with the master's son

• She slipped away unnoticed

• She sang a song

How did the master's son react to Cap O' Rushes at the second dance?

• He left the dance early

• He asked her to marry him

• He danced with her all night

• He ignored her

What did the master's son give to Cap O' Rushes at the third dance?

• A ring

• A love letter

• A golden necklace

• A bouquet of flowers

What did Cap O' Rushes do with the ring given by the master's son?

• She placed it in his gruel

• She wore it to the next dance

• She lost it

• She returned it to him