The Tale of the Hunchback — Questions and answers
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Why did Quasimodo hesitate to show Esmeralda the music box?
Choices
- A) He didn't want her to hear the beautiful sound.
- B) He was tempted to use its power to wish for her affection. ✓
- C) He thought she might break it.
- 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
- A) She laughed and walked away.
- B) Her smile faltered, and she told him not to hide from her. ✓
- C) She got angry and demanded to see it.
- 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
- A) Happiness and friendship.
- B) Curiosity and wonder.
- C) Jealousy and hatred. ✓
- D) Boredom and indifference.
Answer: C) Jealousy and hatred.
From page 6
What did Judge Frollo do with the music box that night?
Choices
- A) He gave it back to Quasimodo.
- B) He destroyed it completely.
- C) He stole it, planning to use its magic on Esmeralda. ✓
- 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
- A) She started dancing even more joyfully.
- B) She became strong and fought back.
- C) Her eyes glazed over, and her free will was stolen. ✓
- 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
- A) He told Frollo to stop.
- B) He sang a louder song than the music box.
- C) He snatched the music box and shattered it. ✓
- 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
- A) His physical appearance as a hunchback.
- B) A brave and selfless soul within him. ✓
- C) A desire for more magic.
- D) The gold he had chased.
Answer: B) A brave and selfless soul within him.
From page 10