The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep — Questions and answers

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What did the Chimney Sweep find that was carried by a stray breeze?

Choices

  1. A small, shiny coin.
  2. A soft, white feather.
  3. A drawing of a sparkling, jeweled compass. ✓
  4. A tasty piece of fruit.

Answer: A drawing of a sparkling, jeweled compass.

From page 3

What happened to the Chimney Sweep's compass in the glittering marketplace?

Choices

  1. It pointed straight to a hidden chest of gold.
  2. It stopped working completely.
  3. It began to spin wildly. ✓
  4. It showed him a map to a new town.

Answer: It began to spin wildly.

From page 7

What did the Chimney Sweep realize was the true treasure?

Choices

  1. The shining gold in the marketplace.
  2. The magical compass itself.
  3. The starlit sky and a path towards love. ✓
  4. The tall brick chimneys of the town.

Answer: The starlit sky and a path towards love.

From page 9

What did the Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep discover was true wealth?

Choices

  1. Finding all the gold and riches they could imagine.
  2. Living separately in their own beautiful worlds.
  3. The courage to choose each other, not gold or desire. ✓
  4. Having magical objects like a cage and a compass.

Answer: The courage to choose each other, not gold or desire.

From page 10