Characters
Who is the main character in The Rough-Faced Girl?
The Rough-Faced Girl
What is the lesson or moral of the story?
True beauty comes from within.
What happens to the Rough-Faced Girl at the beginning of the story?
Her sisters make her do all the hard work, and the fire scars her face.
What is a wigwam?
A dome-shaped hut made by Native American people.
What material does the Rough-Faced Girl’s dress come from?
Birch bark.
What is special about the Invisible Being?
He can only be seen by someone with a kind and truthful heart.
Why didn’t the sisters pass the Invisible Being’s test?
They weren’t truthful or kind.
Why do the Rough-Faced Girl’s sisters visit the Invisible Being?
They want to marry him because he is rich and powerful.
What does "majestic" mean?
Very grand or beautiful.
What happens when the Rough-Faced Girl looks into the lake?
She sees her reflection and her inner beauty.
How are the Rough-Faced Girl’s sisters different from her?
They are selfish and mean, while she is kind and humble.
How does the Rough-Faced Girl show courage?
She goes to see the Invisible Being even though her sisters mocked her.
How does the Rough-Faced Girl prepare to visit the Invisible Being?
She wears a dress made of birch bark and walks barefoot.
What does "mocking" mean?
Making fun of someone in a mean way.
She sees her reflection and her inner beauty.
Fancy dresses and jewelry.
Why does the Rough-Faced Girl’s appearance change at the end of the story?
Her kindness and courage make her inner beauty shine outward
Why is it important to be kind and honest, according to the story?
It shows your true beauty and character.
What does the Invisible Being’s sister notice about the Rough-Faced Girl?
She sees that the Rough-Faced Girl has a kind and truthful heart.
What does "scornful" mean?
Showing a lack of respect or disdain.
Why is the Rough-Faced Girl called that?
Her face is scarred from tending the fire.
What does the Invisible Being’s sister do to test the girls?
She asks them questions to see if they can describe the Invisible Being.
How does the story teach us to look beyond someone’s appearance?
The Invisible Being sees the Rough-Faced Girl’s inner beauty despite her scars.
How does the story end?
The Invisible Being marries the Rough-Faced Girl, and her scars disappear.
What does "ragged" mean?
Torn or worn out.
How does the Invisible Being know the Rough-Faced Girl is the right one?
She correctly describes his bow and the footprints he leaves.