Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Nini
What special event is happening in the story?
Carnival
How does Nini feel at the beginning of the story?
Sad
What magical thing happens to Nini?
she gets a costume from a fairy godmother
What does "costume" mean?
special clothing people wear for events
Who helps Nini get a costume?
The fairy godmother
Name two things people used to make noise during the Carnival
drums and whistles
Why does Nini cry?
because she doesn’t have a costume
Where does the fairy godmother say she is from?
The East
What is a "fairy godmother"?
a magical person who helps others
What were the other children doing before the Carnival?
putting on costumes and helping each other
Why was the Carnival exciting?
because there was music, noise, and costumes
How do the other children feel at the start of the Carnival?
Excited
What was special about the cloth Nini received?
it fit her perfectly
What does "excitement" mean?
a feeling of happiness and energy
How did the other children feel about the Carnival?
happy and excited
What do people wear to the Carnival?
Costumes
How does Nini feel when she gets her costume?
Happy
What does Nini do when she puts on the costume?
she dances with happiness
What does "marched off" mean?
walked in a parade or group
What does Nini do at the end of the story?
Dancing with happiness
Why is the Carnival important in the story?
because it brings joy and brings people together
How do you think Nini felt when she started dancing?
Joyful and free
Why is the fairy godmother important in the story?
she helps Nini feel included and happy
What does "fitted perfectly" mean?
when clothes are the right size for someone