Morozko the Frost King — Questions and answers
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In the Russian village, what kind of person was Nastenka's stepmother?
Choices
- Nastenka's stepmother was a quiet and shy woman.
- Nastenka's stepmother was a cruel and jealous woman. ✓
- Nastenka's stepmother was a kind and gentle woman.
- Nastenka's stepmother was a busy and hardworking woman.
Answer: Nastenka's stepmother was a cruel and jealous woman.
From page 1
What did Nastenka's stepmother tell the old man to do with Nastenka?
Choices
- Nastenka's stepmother told the old man to find Nastenka a new job in the town.
- Nastenka's stepmother told the old man to take Nastenka to visit her relatives in another village.
- Nastenka's stepmother told the old man to take Nastenka deep into the forest and leave her there. ✓
- Nastenka's stepmother told the old man to buy Nastenka new clothes and shoes.
Answer: Nastenka's stepmother told the old man to take Nastenka deep into the forest and leave her there.
From page 2
In the story of Morozko the Frost King, where did the old man leave Nastenka in the forest?
Choices
- The old man left Nastenka by a frozen river where animals could find her.
- The old man left Nastenka in a small hut he built for her.
- The old man left Nastenka at the edge of the forest near a path.
- The old man left Nastenka in a small, secluded clearing under a grand, ancient fir tree. ✓
Answer: The old man left Nastenka in a small, secluded clearing under a grand, ancient fir tree.
From page 3
What did Morozko, the Frost King, ask Nastenka when he first appeared?
Choices
- Morozko asked Nastenka, 'Are you warm, maiden? Are you warm, my pretty one?' ✓
- Morozko asked Nastenka, 'Are you lost, little girl?'
- Morozko asked Nastenka, 'Do you need help finding your way home?'
- Morozko asked Nastenka, 'What are you doing alone in the forest?'
Answer: Morozko asked Nastenka, 'Are you warm, maiden? Are you warm, my pretty one?'
From page 4
What gifts did Morozko give Nastenka for her kindness and patience?
Choices
- Morozko gave Nastenka a basket of food and a map to find her way home.
- Morozko gave Nastenka a magical sled and a talking bird.
- Morozko gave Nastenka a warm fur coat, a velvet shawl, and a chest of precious jewels. ✓
- Morozko gave Nastenka a small house and a garden.
Answer: Morozko gave Nastenka a warm fur coat, a velvet shawl, and a chest of precious jewels.
From page 5
In the story of Morozko the Frost King, what did Nastenka's stepmother order the old man to do after seeing Nastenka's riches?
Choices
- The stepmother ordered the old man to take Marfushka to the same spot in the forest. ✓
- The stepmother ordered the old man to sell Nastenka's jewels in the market.
- The stepmother ordered the old man to build a bigger house for Marfushka.
- The stepmother ordered the old man to find more treasures in the forest.
Answer: The stepmother ordered the old man to take Marfushka to the same spot in the forest.
From page 6
In the story of Morozko the Frost King, where did the old man leave Marfushka in the forest?
Choices
- The old man left Marfushka by a frozen lake where she could skate.
- The old man left Marfushka near a village where she could find help.
- The old man left Marfushka in a warm cave with a fire.
- The old man left Marfushka in a more exposed clearing with bare birch trees. ✓
Answer: The old man left Marfushka in a more exposed clearing with bare birch trees.
From page 7
How did Marfushka respond when Morozko asked if she was warm?
Choices
- Marfushka sneered and stomped her foot, demanding furs and jewels. ✓
- Marfushka cried and begged Morozko to take her home.
- Marfushka quietly shivered and said nothing to Morozko.
- Marfushka politely said she was warm, just like Nastenka.
Answer: Marfushka sneered and stomped her foot, demanding furs and jewels.
From page 8
In the story of Morozko the Frost King, what happened to Marfushka because of her rudeness and greed?
Choices
- Marfushka was given a small, plain wooden box with no jewels.
- Marfushka was turned into a small, talking bird by Morozko.
- Marfushka was frozen solid, stiff as a board and covered in ice. ✓
- Marfushka was sent home with no gifts but a warning.
Answer: Marfushka was frozen solid, stiff as a board and covered in ice.
From page 9
In the story of Morozko the Frost King, what lesson did the stepmother and Marfushka learn at the end?
Choices
- They learned that true wealth lies in a kind and gentle heart. ✓
- They learned that it is important to always listen to the old man.
- They learned that the forest is a dangerous place in winter.
- They learned that jewels and furs are not as important as food.
Answer: They learned that true wealth lies in a kind and gentle heart.
From page 10