The Rough Faced Girl
Why does the Rough-Faced Girl have scars and burns on her face?
She gets burned and scarred while working near the fire and tending the fireplace.
What is one important lesson or theme of the story?
One lesson is that true beauty comes from a person's character, honesty, kindness, and ability to see beyond appearances.
Who does Blanche live with?
She lives with her mother and her sister, Rose.
What does the old woman tell Blanche to do with the eggs?
She tells Blanche to choose the eggs that talk and leave the ordinary eggs behind.
Carlos was __________ to get home because he missed his family while he was away.
a. ashamed
b. longing
c. cross
d. sob
How do the Rough-Faced Girl’s two older sisters treat her?
They are mean to her, tease her, and make her do most of the difficult work.
What happens to the Rough-Faced Girl’s sisters at the end of the story?
They are left behind while the Rough-Faced Girl marries the Invisible Being and begins a new life.
How does Blanche’s mother treat her?
Her mother is cruel to her and makes her do most of the hard work around the house.
What happens when Blanche follows the old woman’s instructions?
The talking eggs open and reveal wonderful treasures.
The woman was __________ and donated many books to the school.
a. cross
b. temper
c. generous
d. crafty
What does the Rough-Faced Girl have to do every day to help her family?
She gathers and carries wood and tends the fire.
How does the Invisible Being change the Rough-Faced Girl?
He removes her scars and changes her appearance, revealing her true beauty.
How is Blanche’s sister, Rose, treated differently from Blanche?
Rose is spoiled and favored by their mother. She does not have to work as hard as Blanche.
What does Blanche’s mother think about the gifts Blanche brings home?
She is amazed and becomes greedy because she wants the same treasures for herself and Rose.
The __________ fox thought of a smart way to get the food without being caught.
a. crafty
b. relieved
c. desperate
d. sob
Who is the Invisible Being?
He is a mysterious and powerful being who lives with his sister.
What does the Rough-Faced Girl ask her father for when she decides to go see the Invisible Being’s sister?
She asks for clothing and other things she can use to make herself presentable.
Who does Blanche meet while she is traveling?
She meets an old woman who lives alone in a little house.
What happens when Rose does not follow the old woman’s instructions?
She chooses the wrong eggs and misses out on the treasures.
The children __________ at the beautiful rainbow, amazed by its bright colors and glowing light.
a. peer
b. clever
c. sob
d. marveled
Why do many girls want to marry the Invisible Being?
He is known to be wealthy and powerful, and many girls want to become his wife.
What does the Invisible Being’s sister say a girl must be able to see to prove that she has truly seen him?
She must be able to see things connected to the Invisible Being, such as his bow, sled, and dog.
What does the old woman ask Blanche to do?
She asks Blanche to help with chores such as drawing water, sweeping, and feeding the chickens.
How are Blanche and Rose different?
Blanche is kind, hardworking, polite, and helpful. Rose is selfish, lazy, and rude. Blanche follows the old woman’s directions and is rewarded, while Rose refuses to help and is punished for her behavior.
The lost child was __________ to find someone who could help him.
a. desperate
b. temper
c. sob
d. obedient