Riquet with the Tuft — Questions and answers

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What special gift did the wise fairy give to Riquet with the Tuft when he was born?

Choices

  1. Riquet with the Tuft would be the strongest person in the kingdom.
  2. Riquet with the Tuft could make gold appear out of thin air.
  3. Riquet with the Tuft could give his good sense to whomever he loved best. ✓
  4. Riquet with the Tuft would have the most beautiful singing voice.

Answer: Riquet with the Tuft could give his good sense to whomever he loved best.

From page 1

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, what did the fairy say would happen to the beautiful first daughter born in another kingdom?

Choices

  1. The baby would grow up to be as foolish as she was lovely. ✓
  2. The baby would grow up to be a very wise queen.
  3. The baby would grow up to be a great warrior.
  4. The baby would grow up to be a famous artist.

Answer: The baby would grow up to be as foolish as she was lovely.

From page 2

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, what did the fairy promise about the queen's second daughter, who was plain to look at?

Choices

  1. This daughter would be able to fly wherever she wanted to go.
  2. This daughter would have a magical pet that could grant wishes.
  3. This daughter would become the most beautiful woman in the world later on.
  4. This daughter would have enough wit to make up for her lack of beauty. ✓

Answer: This daughter would have enough wit to make up for her lack of beauty.

From page 3

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, why did people start to prefer the company of the younger princess over her beautiful older sister?

Choices

  1. The younger princess could tell exciting stories about faraway lands.
  2. The younger princess had a magical ability to make people laugh.
  3. The younger princess was quick, clever, and good company. ✓
  4. The younger princess gave everyone expensive gifts.

Answer: The younger princess was quick, clever, and good company.

From page 4

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, what did the younger princess wish for when she was alone in the forest clearing?

Choices

  1. She wished she could become queen of the kingdom immediately.
  2. She wished she could trade all her wit for a little of her sister's beauty. ✓
  3. She wished she could learn to fly like a bird.
  4. She wished she could find a hidden treasure in the forest.

Answer: She wished she could trade all her wit for a little of her sister's beauty.

From page 5

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, who did the younger princess meet in the long avenue of trees?

Choices

  1. She met Riquet with the Tuft, who had traveled to ask her to be his wife. ✓
  2. She met a traveling merchant selling beautiful jewels.
  3. She met a friendly bear who offered her some berries.
  4. She met an old woman who told her fortune.

Answer: She met Riquet with the Tuft, who had traveled to ask her to be his wife.

From page 6

What did Riquet with the Tuft say he could give to the princess if she agreed to marry him?

Choices

  1. He could give her a kingdom even bigger than her own.
  2. He could give her a magical mirror that showed the future.
  3. He could give her the ability to understand animals.
  4. He could give her as much of his own good sense as he chose. ✓

Answer: He could give her as much of his own good sense as he chose.

From page 7

In the tale of Riquet with the Tuft, what did the princess discover when she climbed down into the trapdoor in the forest?

Choices

  1. She found a vast underground kitchen preparing a feast for Riquet's wedding. ✓
  2. She found a hidden river that flowed with sparkling water.
  3. She found a cave where dragons slept.
  4. She found a secret library filled with ancient books.

Answer: She found a vast underground kitchen preparing a feast for Riquet's wedding.

From page 8

What happened to Riquet with the Tuft when the princess decided to marry him?

Choices

  1. He gave her a magical ring that granted wishes.
  2. He suddenly looked like the best-made, handsomest man she had ever seen. ✓
  3. He turned into a talking animal.
  4. He disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Answer: He suddenly looked like the best-made, handsomest man she had ever seen.

From page 9

Who came to Riquet's wedding in his great palace?

Choices

  1. The princess's mother, her older sister, and the fairy who blessed them. ✓
  2. All the kings and queens from every kingdom.
  3. Only Riquet's family and his closest friends.
  4. A group of traveling musicians and dancers.

Answer: The princess's mother, her older sister, and the fairy who blessed them.

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