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Who is the main character in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves?
Snow White
Describe the setting of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Woods
Cave
Small house
How would you describe Snow White's personality in the story?
Kind
Gentle
Patient
Problem solver
Caring
What does "mirror, mirror on the wall" mean?
It simply throws up a reflection of whatever happens to be situated just in front of it. It is a snapshot of a specific area. It does not contain information about the time, place, or context of anything that is going on outside of this perimeter. The mirror is impartial in what is reflected. It is only when meaning is assigned to what is reflected, that we begin to find out who is the fairest of us all.
In the story, where does Snow White live at first?
Castle
What is the problem that the main character faces in the story?
The witch wants to kill Snow White.
What happens to the queen (stepmother) at the end of the story?
She dies.
Describe the Queen (stepmother) in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Evil
Manipulating
Threatening
What does "fairest of them all" mean?
Most beautiful
What does Snow White do when she first arrives at the dwarves' cottage?
She finds the dwarves' cottage after traveling in the forest for a while and decides to eat their food, wash the dishes, drink their water, and sleep on a comfortable bed.
Why did Snow White eat the poisoned apple?
It looked good. She thought it was safe.
How does Snow White end up living with the seven dwarves?
Snow White needs some place safe to live and the dwarves need someone to care for them.
How would you describe the seven dwarves in the story?
Each of the seven dwarves has their characteristics. That's how they earned their name.
What does "dwarves" mean?
a person of unusually small stature
Who saves Snow White from the huntsman?
He helps her escape.
How does Snow White's prince wake her up from the deep sleep caused by the poisoned apple?
Magical kiss
Why do the dwarves agree to let Snow White live with them?
She fixes them food and cleans the house.
Describe the prince in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Determined
Problem solver
Daring
What does "poison" mean in the context of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves?
The Poisoned Apple is a magic blood-red apple which will send its victim into the Sleeping Death when bitten. The victim of it can only be revived by love's first kiss.
How do the dwarves react when they find Snow White asleep in their beds?
They were so happy, that they did not wake her up, but let her continue to sleep there in the bed.
How does Snow White's stepmother find out that Snow White is still alive?
Magic mirror
How does Snow White's story end?
She lives with the Prince happily ever after.
Describe the Huntsman in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Wavering
Obedient
What does "true love's kiss" mean?
In fairy tales, a true love's kiss is a commonly used phrase whereby a kiss from a "true love" possesses magical powers and holds significant importance.
How would the story be different if it was told from the queen's point of view?
Answers vary.