The Play
Where does the story take place?
An Abron village in west Africa.
When does the story take place?
Mid-1800s
How many characters are there?
9
Which country has the most lake in the world?
Canada - 60% of lakes in the world
What do they do to find a man who is good at riddles for the princess?
They have a contest.
What do the king and the queen want to do for the princess?
Find a husband for the princess
Why did the Princess cry all night long?
Because she couldn’t marry the servant.
Which country do people consume the most chocolate in per year?
Switzerland, approx. 10 kilos a year per person.
What is Riddler 1’s riddle about?
A weaver at his loom.
Why can’t the Princess marry the servant?
Because Riddler 100 (his master) won’t allow it.
Who was the servant in the end?
A captive Prince stolen from his homeland.
Which continent in the world does not have active volcanoes?
Australia
Why does the queen feel lucky that the servant was a captive prince?
Because they want the best for their daughter.
Why does the Princess pretend she doesn’t know the answer to the servants riddle?
Because she wants to marry him.
What does the princess mean when she says: ”I will dry up like a flower and fade away”?
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In which country you will go to prison for cheating during an exam?
“A yam tied to a tree will turn sugar into fire.” – What does this mean?
The servant had been tied to a tree and left to be stung to death by fire ants.
Do you think that a contest is a good way to choose a husband or wife? Why or why not?
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Would the princess be happy with her marriage with the servant if he weren’t a captive prince? Why or why not?
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Which country is the happiest in the world?
Denmark