The Sea Tsar and Vasilisa the Wise — Questions and answers
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What special ability did Vasilisa have that the Sea Tsar wanted most?
Choices
- A. The ability to sing beautiful songs.
- B. The ability to see truth in the water's depths. ✓
- C. The ability to carve gemstones perfectly.
- D. The ability to control the underground river.
Answer: B. The ability to see truth in the water's depths.
From page 1
What important advice did Vasilisa's father give her about facing the Tsar?
Choices
- A. To bring him many glittering jewels.
- B. To try and run away from the Tsar.
- C. To speak truth to him and not be afraid. ✓
- D. To pretend she didn't have any special talents.
Answer: C. To speak truth to him and not be afraid.
From page 3
Where did the Sea Tsar await Vasilisa when she arrived in his domain?
Choices
- A. In a small, dark cave.
- B. On his coral throne. ✓
- C. By the shimmering underground river.
- D. At the very entrance of the caverns.
Answer: B. On his coral throne.
From page 4
What would happen to Vasilisa if she failed the Tsar's task with the mirror?
Choices
- A. She would be given incredible riches.
- B. She would be sent safely back to her village.
- C. She would become another jewel in the Tsar's collection. ✓
- D. She would be taught how to cut gems for him.
Answer: C. She would become another jewel in the Tsar's collection.
From page 5
What happened to the Sea Tsar when a wave of pure light washed over him?
Choices
- A. He became stronger and even more glittering.
- B. He suddenly transformed into a handsome prince.
- C. His true form, a withered, corrupted creature, was revealed. ✓
- D. He instantly vanished without a trace.
Answer: C. His true form, a withered, corrupted creature, was revealed.
From page 8
What happened to the Sea Tsar after his true, corrupted form was revealed by the light?
Choices
- A. He apologized to Vasilisa and gave her all his jewels.
- B. He offered Vasilisa a place on his throne as his queen.
- C. He shrieked, crumbled into dust, and his jewels turned worthless. ✓
- D. He ran away to hide in the deepest parts of the caverns.
Answer: C. He shrieked, crumbled into dust, and his jewels turned worthless.
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