The Snow Maiden — Questions and answers

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What was the deepest wish of Kai and Gerda?

Choices

  1. To live in a snowy kingdom.
  2. To have a child. ✓
  3. To find shimmering mirages.
  4. To become sand sculptors.

Answer: To have a child.

From page 1

What was the name the couple gave to the snow maiden?

Choices

  1. Gerda
  2. Snegurochka ✓
  3. Mama
  4. Kai

Answer: Snegurochka

From page 2

How did Gerda try to protect Snegurochka from the sun?

Choices

  1. She kept her in a dark cave.
  2. She sent her to a colder land.
  3. She sheltered her with parasols and kept her near cool pools. ✓
  4. She gave her special icy drinks.

Answer: She sheltered her with parasols and kept her near cool pools.

From page 3

What did the traveling merchant offer Kai and Gerda for Snegurochka?

Choices

  1. Silks and spices
  2. A new caravan
  3. A thousand gold coins ✓
  4. A warm coat

Answer: A thousand gold coins

From page 4

What did Gerda decide to do regarding Snegurochka and the merchant?

Choices

  1. To fight the merchant and keep Snegurochka.
  2. To hide Snegurochka from the merchant forever.
  3. To trade Snegurochka for gold and the promise of eternal winter. ✓
  4. To ask the merchant to stay in the oasis.

Answer: To trade Snegurochka for gold and the promise of eternal winter.

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