Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp — Questions and answers

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What was Aladdin's father's job in the great and ancient city of the East?

Choices

  1. Aladdin's father was a brass-worker.
  2. Aladdin's father was a carpet-merchant.
  3. Aladdin's father was a spice-seller.
  4. Aladdin's father was a tailor. ✓

Answer: Aladdin's father was a tailor.

From page 1

In the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, who did the powerful sorcerer pretend to be when he first met Aladdin?

Choices

  1. The sorcerer pretended to be a royal advisor.
  2. The sorcerer pretended to be a kind old friend.
  3. The sorcerer pretended to be Aladdin's long-lost uncle. ✓
  4. The sorcerer pretended to be a rich merchant.

Answer: The sorcerer pretended to be Aladdin's long-lost uncle.

From page 2

In the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, what did the sorcerer give Aladdin to protect him before Aladdin went into the enchanted cave?

Choices

  1. The sorcerer gave Aladdin a special sword.
  2. The sorcerer gave Aladdin a magic ring. ✓
  3. The sorcerer gave Aladdin a secret map.
  4. The sorcerer gave Aladdin a strong shield.

Answer: The sorcerer gave Aladdin a magic ring.

From page 3

In the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, what happened when Aladdin rubbed the magic ring while he was in the dark cave?

Choices

  1. A mighty spirit rose up out of the ring. ✓
  2. A bright light filled the cave.
  3. The cave entrance opened again.
  4. He found a hidden treasure chest.

Answer: A mighty spirit rose up out of the ring.

From page 4

What happened when Aladdin's mother polished the plain old lamp?

Choices

  1. The lamp broke into many pieces.
  2. A bright light shone from the lamp.
  3. The lamp turned into gold.
  4. The grand Spirit of the Lamp rose up from it. ✓

Answer: The grand Spirit of the Lamp rose up from it.

From page 5

What gift did Aladdin send to the Sultan's court to show his wealth?

Choices

  1. Aladdin sent a beautiful magic carpet.
  2. Aladdin sent a rare and precious animal.
  3. Aladdin sent a bowl heaped with dazzling jewels. ✓
  4. Aladdin sent a chest full of gold coins.

Answer: Aladdin sent a bowl heaped with dazzling jewels.

From page 6

What did Aladdin wish for to prove himself worthy of marrying Princess Badroulbadour?

Choices

  1. Aladdin wished for a powerful army.
  2. Aladdin wished for a palace grander than the Sultan's own. ✓
  3. Aladdin wished for endless riches.
  4. Aladdin wished for a kingdom of his own.

Answer: Aladdin wished for a palace grander than the Sultan's own.

From page 7

How did the wicked sorcerer get the wonderful lamp back from Aladdin's palace?

Choices

  1. The sorcerer disguised himself as a peddler crying 'New lamps for old!' ✓
  2. The sorcerer used a magic spell to make the lamp fly to him.
  3. The sorcerer snuck into the palace at night and stole it.
  4. The sorcerer tricked Aladdin into giving him the lamp.

Answer: The sorcerer disguised himself as a peddler crying 'New lamps for old!'

From page 8

How did Aladdin get the wonderful lamp back from the sorcerer in the far land?

Choices

  1. Aladdin fought the sorcerer and took the lamp.
  2. The ring-spirit helped Aladdin trick the sorcerer.
  3. Aladdin waited for the sorcerer to leave and then took the lamp.
  4. Princess Badroulbadour gave the sorcerer a specially-prepared drink to make him sleep. ✓

Answer: Princess Badroulbadour gave the sorcerer a specially-prepared drink to make him sleep.

From page 9

What happened to Aladdin's palace after he got the wonderful lamp back?

Choices

  1. The palace reappeared in its rightful place beside the Sultan's palace. ✓
  2. The palace became even grander than before.
  3. The palace turned into a cloud of smoke and disappeared.
  4. The palace stayed in the far land where the sorcerer had taken it.

Answer: The palace reappeared in its rightful place beside the Sultan's palace.

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