The Twelve Dancing Princesses — Questions and answers

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What was the secret of King Oberon's twelve daughters?

Choices

  1. They emerged with worn shoes every dawn. ✓
  2. They had beautiful fire-flowers in their gardens.
  3. They whispered curses in the court.
  4. They locked themselves away every night.

Answer: They emerged with worn shoes every dawn.

From page 1

Why did Sir Eamon come to the volcanic isle?

Choices

  1. To fight in battles for the king.
  2. To seek fortune and solve the mystery of the princesses. ✓
  3. To drink tea with a wizened old woman.
  4. To bury old secrets.

Answer: To seek fortune and solve the mystery of the princesses.

From page 2

What special item did King Oberon give Sir Eamon to help him?

Choices

  1. A heavy wool garment that made him invisible. ✓
  2. A map to the princesses' secret dancing place.
  3. A book of wise sayings by Lao Tzu.
  4. A comfortable room in the castle.

Answer: A heavy wool garment that made him invisible.

From page 3

Where did Eamon follow the princesses when they left their room?

Choices

  1. To the king's throne room.
  2. Behind a tapestry woven with fire-flowers. ✓
  3. Into the castle gardens.
  4. Down a grand staircase.

Answer: Behind a tapestry woven with fire-flowers.

From page 4

What did Sir Eamon notice about the figures piloting the boats?

Choices

  1. They were singing cheerful songs.
  2. They wore rings of pure gold. ✓
  3. They had long, flowing hair.
  4. They were the king's guards.

Answer: They wore rings of pure gold.

From page 6

How did Sir Eamon break the curse on the princesses?

Choices

  1. He sang a magical song.
  2. He threw water on the fire-spirit creatures.
  3. He hurled a fire-flower at the golden rings. ✓
  4. He told the princesses to run away.

Answer: He hurled a fire-flower at the golden rings.

From page 9

What did Sir Eamon do after the curse was lifted and the princesses were safe?

Choices

  1. He married one of the princesses.
  2. He became the new king of the island.
  3. He left the island and did not seek a kingdom. ✓
  4. He stayed to plant more fire-flowers.

Answer: He left the island and did not seek a kingdom.

From page 10