Characters
Who is the poor woodcutter in the story?
Ali Baba
Where does the story take place?
Persia
What words open the cave?
“Open, Sesame!”
What happens because Ali Baba overhears the robbers?
He discovers the secret cave
Which trait causes most of the conflict in the story?
Greed
Who is Ali Baba’s rich but greedy brother?
Cassim
Where is the robbers’ treasure hidden?
A secret cave in the forest
Why does Cassim die?
He forgets the magic words and is killed by the robbers
What is the result of Cassim’s greed?
His Death
Which trait saves Ali Baba’s family?
Who is the clever slave who saves Ali Baba’s family?
Morgiana
Where does Ali Baba overhear the robbers’ secret?
While hiding in a tree in the forest
How do the robbers try to find Ali Baba’s house?
By marking it with chalk
What happens because Morgiana copies the chalk marks?
The robbers cannot identify Ali Baba’s house
What lesson does the story teach about wealth?
It should be used with moderation
Who disguises himself as an oil merchant?
The captain of the forty thieves
Where are the robbers killed while hiding in jars?
Ali Baba’s house
How does Morgiana stop the robbers hiding in oil jars?
She pours boiling oil into the jars
What is the effect of the robbers hiding in oil jars?
They are killed by Morgiana
What theme is shown through Morgiana’s loyalty?
Faithfulness and bravery
Who marries Morgiana at the end of the story?
Ali Baba’s son
Which location serves as a hiding spot for Ali Baba while he spies on the forty thieves?
A tree on a high rock in the forest
How does Morgiana kill the robber captain?
She stabs him during a dance
What happens because the captain refuses to eat salt?
Morgiana suspects him and saves Ali Baba
What is the main moral of the story?
Wisdom and self-control lead to safety and success