Yeh Shen
Who is Yeh Shen's friend?
Where does Cendrillon live?
Cendrillon lives on the island of Martinique in the Caribbean.
What makes Rhodopis different from the other servants?
Rhodopis is different from the other servants because she has fair skin, green eyes, and light-colored hair, while the other servants have darker features.
What were the name of the two sisters in Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters?
Manyara and Nyasha
She began to _____ when she lost her toy.
a. peer
b. sob
c. dread
d. pleased
b. sob
What does the magical fish bones give Yeh Shen?
The magical fish bones gave Yeh-Shen beautiful clothes and a beautiful golden slipper/shoe so she could go to the festival.
How does Cendrillon stepmother treat her?
Cendrillon's stepmother treats her cruelly and unfairly. She makes Cendrillon do most of the household chores and treats her more like a servant than a daughter.
What special gift does Rhodopis receive?
Rhodopis receives a beautiful pair of red-gold slippers.
How are Nyasha and Manyara different from each other?
Nyasha and Manyara are different because Nyasha is kind, patient, and caring, while Manyara is selfish, jealous, and unkind. Nyasha helps others and treats people with respect, while Manyara cares mostly about becoming queen.
The boy lost his _______ when he didn’t get what he wanted.
a. craftyb. dread
c. delighted
d. temper
d. temper
How would you describe Yeh-Shen's stepmother? What evidence from the story supports your answer?
Yeh-Shen’s stepmother is mean, jealous, and cruel. She treats Yeh-Shen badly because she is jealous of her beauty. For example, she makes Yeh-Shen do difficult chores and keeps her from enjoying herself. She also kills Yeh-Shen’s magical fish because she is jealous.
What does the godmother do to help Cendrillon?
Cendrillon's godmother uses her magic to help Cendrillon go to the ball. She provides her with beautiful clothes, a carriage, and everything she needs to attend the celebration.
What happens when Rhodopis tries on the shoe?
When Rhodopis tries on the shoe, it fits her pertectly. The pharaoh realizes that she is the girl he has been searching for, and he takes her to the palace to become his queen.
Who does Nyasha meet on her way to the city?
Nyasha meets a hungry boy, an old woman, and a man with a covered face on her journey to the city. She shows kindness by helping them and sharing what she has.
I ____ my teacher because she is always kind and helps her students.
a. pleased
b. admire
c. weary
d. culture
b. admire
What is one important lesson or message of the story?
One important lesson of Yeh-Shen is that kindness and goodness are more important than being mean or jealous. Yeh-Shen is kind and hardworking even though she is treated badly, and in the end, she is rewarded for her goodness.
What happens when the prince visits Cendrillon's home?
When the prince visits Cendrillon's home, he has the slipper tried on the girls to find the mysterious girl from the ball. Cendrillon tries it on, and it fits her perfectly, revealing that she is the girl he has been searching for.
How does Rhodopis's life change at the end of the story?
At the end of the story, Rhodopis's life changes because she goes from being a servant to becoming the pharaoh's queen. She leaves her difficult life behind and begins a happy new life at the palace.
What does Nyasha discover when she arrives at the king’s palace?
Nyasha discovers that the mysterious man she met was really the king in disguise. He chose her because she was kind and caring.
The ____ fox found a way to sneak past the farmer.
a. crafty
b. culture
c. peer
d. pleased
a. crafty
How did Yeh-Shen's life change at the end of the story?
Yeh-Shen’s life changed because she went from being treated poorly by her stepmother to living a happy and better life with the king. She no longer had to do all the difficult chores, and she was loved and cared for.
How does Cendrillon’s story end?
Cendrillon’s story ends happily. The prince discovers that Cendrillon is the girl from the ball, and they get married. She leaves her unhappy life behind and begins a new life with the prince.
What does the story teach us about kindness?
The story teaches us that kindness is important because good people can be rewarded for treating others with kindness and compassion. Rhodopis remains kind even when others treat her poorly, and in the end, she has a happy life.
Why does the king choose Nyasha instead of Manyara?
The king chooses Nyasha instead of Manyara because Nyasha is kind, generous, and respectful to others. She helps the people she meets on her journey without expecting anything in return. Manyara is selfish and unkind, so the king sees that Nyasha has the qualities of a good queen.
The girl was ________ when she received a present from her best friend.
a. pleased
b. delighted
c. sob
d. admire
b. delighted