The Tale of the Hunchback — Questions and answers

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Why did Quasimodo hesitate to show Esmeralda the music box?

Choices

  1. A) He didn't want her to hear the beautiful sound.
  2. B) He was tempted to use its power to wish for her affection. ✓
  3. C) He thought she might break it.
  4. D) He wanted to keep it a secret just for himself.

Answer: B) He was tempted to use its power to wish for her affection.

From page 4

How did Esmeralda react when Quasimodo tried to hide the music box?

Choices

  1. A) She laughed and walked away.
  2. B) Her smile faltered, and she told him not to hide from her. ✓
  3. C) She got angry and demanded to see it.
  4. D) She didn't notice him hiding anything.

Answer: B) Her smile faltered, and she told him not to hide from her.

From page 5

What was Judge Frollo feeling when he watched Quasimodo and Esmeralda?

Choices

  1. A) Happiness and friendship.
  2. B) Curiosity and wonder.
  3. C) Jealousy and hatred. ✓
  4. D) Boredom and indifference.

Answer: C) Jealousy and hatred.

From page 6

What did Judge Frollo do with the music box that night?

Choices

  1. A) He gave it back to Quasimodo.
  2. B) He destroyed it completely.
  3. C) He stole it, planning to use its magic on Esmeralda. ✓
  4. D) He put it in a safe place for Esmeralda.

Answer: C) He stole it, planning to use its magic on Esmeralda.

From page 7

What happened to Esmeralda when Frollo used the music box on her?

Choices

  1. A) She started dancing even more joyfully.
  2. B) She became strong and fought back.
  3. C) Her eyes glazed over, and her free will was stolen. ✓
  4. D) She started to laugh at Frollo.

Answer: C) Her eyes glazed over, and her free will was stolen.

From page 8

How did Quasimodo save Esmeralda from Frollo's magic?

Choices

  1. A) He told Frollo to stop.
  2. B) He sang a louder song than the music box.
  3. C) He snatched the music box and shattered it. ✓
  4. D) He hid Esmeralda in the crowd.

Answer: C) He snatched the music box and shattered it.

From page 9

What did Esmeralda see in Quasimodo after she was freed?

Choices

  1. A) His physical appearance as a hunchback.
  2. B) A brave and selfless soul within him. ✓
  3. C) A desire for more magic.
  4. D) The gold he had chased.

Answer: B) A brave and selfless soul within him.

From page 10