Treasures
Use 2 adjectives to describe the things the king owned.
Shimmering, Glittering, Glowing, Mysterious, Magical, Practical, Whimsical, Marvelous, Prettiest, Beautiful
How long had the quiltmaker been making quilts?
Longer than anyone could remember
Which happened first?
The quiltmaker was put on an island
or
The soldiers marched to the quiltmaker's house
The soldiers marched to the Quiltmaker's house
Use two adjectives to describe the king at the BEGINNING of the book.
Selfish, Unhappy, Childish, Greedy, Powerful
The king passed a law that every one would celebrate what twice a year?
His birthday
What was the first treasure the king gave away and who did he give it to?
A marble to a little boy.
What did she make for the bear and why?
She made him a pillow because he only had rocks to lay on.
Which happened first?
The king gave away velvet coats
or
The king brought out his merry-go-round with real horses
The king gave away velvet coats
Use two adjectives to describe the quiltmaker.
Talented, Caring, Gentle, Generous, Kind
Where did the king go to give away all his treasures?
All around the world.
What was so special about the king's fish?
They were clear as glass.
Why did the sparrow need help? How did she help him?
He was tired and cold in the fierce wind. She made him a purple coat from the fabric of her vest to help him keep warm.
Which happened first?
The quiltmaker added a piece to the King's quilt
or
The king gave away a treasure
The king gave away a treasure
Where did the quiltmaker live?
(Include at least one adjective in your answer!)
In the BLUE MISTY mountains
Was the king better at being greedy or being mean?
Being greedy. He was very bad at being mean. Each time he imprisoned the Quiltmaker, he felt sorry afterward and went back to release her.
What was so special about the king's merry-go-round?
It was made with real horses.
The quiltmaker had a pet. What was it and what color was it?
A white cat. (It is in all of the illustrations.)
Which happened first?
The king gave away a treasure
or
A sparrow flew to the quiltmaker
The king gave away a treasure
The quiltmaker used her vest to make coats for the sparrows.
What color was it?
Purple
What was the king wearing when the quiltmaker found him to give him his quilt?
Tattered royal clothes and boots with holes in them.
What did the quiltmaker say that finally convinced the king to start giving away his treasures?
"If they don't make you happy, what good are they?"
What kind of tea did the quiltmaker drink?
Blackberry tea.
Which happened first?
The quiltmaker gave the king a quilt
or
The king gave the quiltmaker his throne
The quiltmaker gave the king a quilt
How would you describe the king at the END of the story?
Happy, Joyful, Laughing, Generous, Caring
In the illustrations, the king's crown changes from the beginning of the book to the end of the book. How? What happens to it?
In the beginning it is tall, red, and covered in jewels. During his travels, he takes pieces off and gives them away, leaving only a circle of gold.