PLOT
What problem did the shoemaker have at the beginning of the story?
The shoemaker was poor and had only enough leather for one pair of shoes.
What is the past tense of “make”?
“Made” is the past tense of “make.”
What do you call a person who makes or repairs shoes?
Shoemaker
At what time did the elves usually work?
Midnight
Who helped the shoemaker become successful?
Two little elves secretly made beautiful shoes during the night.
Identify the adverb in this sentence: “The elves worked quietly at night.”
quietly
What material did the shoemaker use to make shoes?
Leather
Who helped the shoemaker prepare gifts for the elves?
Wife
Why did people want to buy the shoemaker’s shoes?
The customers loved the shoes because they were made perfectly.
What is the correct past tense form of the verb “to be” for the shoemaker?
“The shoemaker WAS surprised.”
Which word means “feeling thankful”?
Grateful
Which adverb best describes how the elves made the shoes?
Carefully
How did the shoemaker and his wife thank the elves?
The shoemaker and his wife made clothes and shoes for the elves.
Put the verb in correct form: If I ____(have) more leather, I would _____(make) more shoes.”
“If I had more leather, I would make more shoes.”
Which word from the story means “very small”?
Tiny
What character trait did the shoemaker and his wife show by giving gifts?
Generosity
Why did the elves stop visiting the shoemaker’s house?
The elves never returned after receiving their gifts because they were happy and free.
What is the subject in this sentence?: “The elves made the shoes at night.”
The elves
Which word means “successful and rich”?
Prosperous
What type of story is The Elves and the Shoemaker?
Fairy tale