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The Nutcracker Story

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the story of The Nutcracker. What character traits does Marie have?

a)

eager

b)

selfish

c)

greedy

d)

adventurous

2.

What character traits does Drosselmeyer have?

a)

dishonest

b)

forgetful

c)

artistic

d)

creative

3.

Is this an example of external conflict (something in the environment) or internal conflict (some decision)?

a)

external

b)

internal

4.

This piece of the story has an interesting point of view. Who is not sure if it is a dream or not?

a)

Marie

b)

Marie's mother

c)

Drosselmeyer

d)

The audience (us)

5.

What character traits do the Nutcracker and Marie both show here?

a)

courageous

b)

cooperative

c)

adventurous

d)

creative

6.

This change is an example of

a)

character

b)

lesson

c)

audience

d)

point of view

7.

This is the second gift that the nephew gives Marie. What was the first?

a)

sword

b)

nutcracker

c)

doll bed

d)

blanket

8.

This section of the story is about which

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

character

d)

author

9.

This entire half of the Nutcracker is a big ol' party for Marie. What did Marie do that was so brave?

a)

wake the Nutcracker

b)

throw a slipper

c)

break the Mouse King's spell

d)

journey in the snow

10.

What character traits does the Sugar Plum Fairy show?

a)

friendly

b)

accepting

c)

respectful

d)

loving

11.

Which is the hero of the Nutcracker?

a)

Drosselmeyer

b)

The Nutcracker

c)

Marie

d)

The Nephew/Prince

12.

Who is the villain in The Nutcracker story?

a)

Fritz (Marie's brother)

b)

The Mouse King

c)

Drosselmeyer

d)

The Nutcracker

13.

What rewards does Marie get?

a)

The Nutcracker toy

b)

a party

c)

the prince

d)

a crown

14.

Do you think that Marie will continue to be a hero in all of her stories that happen for the rest of her life?

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15.

Do you think Chicken would interrupt this story?

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16.

If yes, what would Chicken say, and who would he say it to? What would Chicken prevent? If no, type anything you want in this box.

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