The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces — Questions and answers

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In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what happened to the twelve pairs of dancing shoes every morning in the king's castle?

Choices

  1. They were neatly placed beside each princess's bed.
  2. They lay in a heap, danced clean through at the soles. ✓
  3. They were brand new and ready for the next night.
  4. They were missing from the great room.

Answer: They lay in a heap, danced clean through at the soles.

From page 1

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what did the king promise to the man who could discover where his twelve daughters went every night?

Choices

  1. The man could choose any one of his daughters to be his wife and would be king after him. ✓
  2. The man would become the royal shoemaker.
  3. The man would receive a large sum of gold and silver.
  4. The man would be allowed to live in the castle forever.

Answer: The man could choose any one of his daughters to be his wife and would be king after him.

From page 2

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what did the old woman tell the soldier he must do if he kept watch outside the princesses' door?

Choices

  1. He must pretend to be asleep and listen to their plans.
  2. He must follow them quietly without any special help.
  3. He must ask the eldest princess directly where they go.
  4. He must drink nothing they offered him and wear a grey cloak to become invisible. ✓

Answer: He must drink nothing they offered him and wear a grey cloak to become invisible.

From page 3

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what did the soldier do with the cup of wine the eldest princess offered him?

Choices

  1. He tipped it quietly away, letting it run down inside his sleeve. ✓
  2. He gave it back to the eldest princess.
  3. He spilled it accidentally on the floor.
  4. He drank it all quickly to show his politeness.

Answer: He tipped it quietly away, letting it run down inside his sleeve.

From page 4

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what happened when the eldest princess knocked on her bed three times?

Choices

  1. It turned into a boat that floated away.
  2. It sank slowly down into the floor, opening onto a stairway. ✓
  3. It made a loud musical sound.
  4. It lit up with many bright lights.

Answer: It sank slowly down into the floor, opening onto a stairway.

From page 5

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what kind of leaves did the trees in the third grove have?

Choices

  1. Leaves of clear diamond, sparkling like frost in starlight. ✓
  2. Leaves of gold, glowing warmer still.
  3. Leaves of pure silver, shining softly.
  4. Leaves of emerald, shining brightly.

Answer: Leaves of clear diamond, sparkling like frost in starlight.

From page 6

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what was waiting at the shore of the great underground lake?

Choices

  1. A large bridge leading to the castle.
  2. A group of horses ready for riding.
  3. A magical carriage waiting to take them.
  4. Twelve little boats, each with a prince ready to row. ✓

Answer: Twelve little boats, each with a prince ready to row.

From page 7

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what did the soldier take from a table in the castle on the third night?

Choices

  1. One golden cup. ✓
  2. A silk handkerchief.
  3. A diamond necklace.
  4. A silver fork.

Answer: One golden cup.

From page 8

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', what did the soldier do each night before the princesses returned to their room?

Choices

  1. He went to sleep in his own chamber.
  2. He hurried ahead of them and lay in his bed, snoring. ✓
  3. He waited for them at the top of the stairs.
  4. He hid under one of their beds.

Answer: He hurried ahead of them and lay in his bed, snoring.

From page 9

In the fairy tale 'The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces', which of the king's daughters did the soldier choose to be his wife?

Choices

  1. The princess with the golden hair.
  2. The youngest princess.
  3. The eldest princess. ✓
  4. The princess who loved to dance the most.

Answer: The eldest princess.

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