WorksheetsThe Emperor's New Clothes
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Emperor spends all his money on
a)
his castle
b)
his soldiers
c)
new clothes
d)
a new theater
2.
The Emperor sends an honest minister and official to visit the swindlers in order to
a)
judge how the cloth looks and how the work is going
b)
arrest the swindlers
c)
find out if they are stupid or unfit for office
d)
invite the swindlers to a dance
3.
What is the Emperor actually wearing when he walks in the procession?
a)
Clothes made of silk and gold
b)
His bathrobe
c)
His underwear
d)
Nothing at all
4.
One theme of the story is
a)
Sometimes kids say things even though they shouldn't.
b)
Don't trust people who sell invisible clothes.
c)
Vanity can make you do foolish things.
d)
Emperors are very easy to fool and deceive.
5.
The themes in the story reveal truths about
a)
human nature
b)
the wealth of an emperor
c)
the status of servants to the Emperor
d)
a child's need to be educated
6.
HOw do the people in town react when they view the work of the weavers?
a)
They join the weavers and also receive money from the Emperor.
b)
They scream at the weavers and accuse them of lying.
c)
They pay the weavers money to weave them fine clothes too.
d)
They lie and pretend to see something so that they don't appear stupid.
7.
Who exposes the truth and the swindlers' scam?
a)
The prime minister
b)
A woman from another town
c)
a little child
d)
The Emperor's wife
8.
At first, the citizens greet the Emperor in his special suit by
a)
laughing and pointing
b)
exclaiming their approval
c)
stoning the swindlers
d)
giving the swindlers a medal
9.
Why is the Emperor so upset when he views the cloth with his councilors?
a)
He doesn't feel well and won't be able to show off his clothing.
b)
He knows his councilors are lying to him.
c)
He can't see anything and thinks he is unfit for office.
d)
The weavers ask for more gold, and he doesn't have any more.
10.
Which of the following best explains why the Emperor acts as he does at the end of the story?
a)
He is vain and wants everyone to continue to look at him.
b)
He is angry and will prove that everyone is wrong.
c)
He is sad and regrets that he gave the swindlers so much money.
d)
He is proud and won't show any sign of weakness.
11.
What does the Emperor do after everyone cries that “he has nothing on”?
a)
He runs away
b)
He orders the soldiers to seize the swindlers.
c)
He continues with the procession.
d)
He hides behind a wagon.
12.
Which theme is conveyed through the child at the story’s conclusion?
a)
People may lie in order not to seem foolish.
b)
Honest people can always be trusted to tell the truth.
c)
Never trust a stranger.
d)
Children never tell the truth.
13.
All of the following actions convey the theme that people never want to appear foolish in front of others except —
a)
the honest official lies and pretends that he sees a beautiful piece of cloth
b)
the Emperor keeps marching in his procession
c)
the swindlers keep showing their invisible work to others
d)
the Emperor is scared to admit that he doesn’t see anything on the looms
14.
During the introduction of the story the Emperor walks down the streets nude.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
During the resolution of the story the Emperor is described as having an outfit for every hour and always is in his dressing room.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Which character trait is best applied to the Emperor?
a)
Genrous
b)
Manipulative
c)
Depressed
d)
Evil
17.
Which character trait is best applied to the Emperor?
a)
Vain
b)
Humble
c)
Poor
d)
Brave
18.
This story can be placed the genre of....?
a)
Science Fiction
b)
Nonfiction
c)
Fairy Tale
d)
Historical Fiction
19.
Choose the correct plot sequence:
a)
climax, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
b)
introduction, rising action, falling action, climax, resolution
c)
resolution, climax, rising action, falling action
d)
introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
20.
A definition for "Theme" is...
a)
a summary of the story
b)
a list of characters in the story
c)
a life lesson realized through the story
d)
the twisted ending that comes unexpectedly
21.
What are the weaver's "looms" ?
a)
The fine garments of a rich man
b)
machines used for weaving thread into cloth
c)
an automobile used to drive through rugged terrain
d)
a type of specialty fabric that is very expensive
22.
What is the best definition of a "swindler" ?
a)
someone who profits by cheating or tricking someone else
b)
an honest working man or woman
c)
a man who sews fabrics into clothes as a occupation
d)
another word for swine, or pig
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