Boundless Grace
"_______ are what you make them," said Nana.
Families
Usually kings are sitting in council, but in this story it says the emperor was probably where?
In his dressing room (or fitting room)
True or False:
In the story, Miobi's nickname in his village is The Frightened One.
True
What did Rogelia spend most of her time doing? (While in school)
daydreaming
True or False:
A place created to honor someone is called a shrine.
True
What did Grace compare herself to when she said she was being "stretched out all thin"?
bubble gum
Who was the first person the Emperor sent to check out his new clothes?
The Hare told Miobi that he can't carry him home because he lives __ ___ ____.
Where does he live?
in the moon
Finish the sentence:
Rogelia said, "Oh my. If only those back home could see me!"
Gosvinda replied, "They would still find you useless. If you say you weave dreams, people will ______."
Laugh at you
Kuo Ming found a stone while walking home from work. At first he thought it was a beautiful white stone gleaming in the moonlight, but then noticed it wasn't white, it was _____________.
Every color in the rainbow.
What is benachin?
A savory African dish that Grace loves to eat.
What was something the swindlers did to pretend they were working on the Emperor's clothes?
They pretended to remove the cloth from the loom, cut the air with big scissors, and sewed with needles with no thread.
The Hare said to Miobi, "I shall give you something to show how grateful I am for your kindness. What would you like to have best in the world?"
What does Miobi ask for?
courage
"Once upon a time there used to be 7 of us weavers," Gosvinda said.
What happened to the other 6 weavers?
They retired
Kuo Ming quietly watching as White Wave swept the floor, and a great longing came over him to do what?
Touch her hair
Where does Grace's father live?
The Gambia (Africa)
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
______ are people who spend time with and help a royal person.
a. rogues
b. swindlers
c. courtiers
d. chamberlains
c. courtiers
How did Miobi escape the serpents (snakes)?
What are castanets?
Small, shell-shaped musical instruments worn on the fingers
Enough rice to last until the next harvest
What kind of animal does Grace visit on her last day? She even makes a wish on one!
Crocodile
Who was the author of The Emperors New Clothes?
Hans Christian Andersen
The monster tells the villagers that he has many names. What is one name that he has?
Possible answers:
famine, pestilence, their own names, what-might-happen.
Describe Gosvinda's house in the woods.
Open meadow, pink painted walls, green tinted windows, yellow flowers outside, and 7 chimneys puffing different colored smoke out of each one.
Finish the quote from White Wave: (the very last line)
"But that is how it is with all of us: when we die, all that remains is ___ _____."
the story