Comprehension questions on emperors new cloth

Here are some comprehension questions on "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen:

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Who is the main character in the story? a) The Emperor b) The Weavers c) The Child d) The Courtiers

Answer: a) The Emperor

  1. What do the Weavers promise to make for the Emperor? a) A beautiful palace b) A magnificent garden c) A new set of clothes d) A magical crown

Answer: c) A new set of clothes

  1. Why do the Weavers make the Emperor a new set of clothes? a) Because they are kind and want to help him b) Because they are greedy and want to get rich c) Because they are foolish and want to make a joke d) Because they are lazy and want to avoid work

Answer: b) Because they are greedy and want to get rich

  1. What do the Courtiers and Nobles say when they see the Emperor's new clothes? a) "The Emperor looks ridiculous!" b) "The Emperor looks magnificent!" c) "The Emperor looks ordinary!" d) "The Emperor looks naked!"

Answer: b) "The Emperor looks magnificent!"

  1. Who is the only one who speaks the truth about the Emperor's new clothes? a) The Weavers b) The Courtiers c) The Child d) The Emperor

Answer: c) The Child

Short Answer Questions

  1. What is the moral of the story "The Emperor's New Clothes"?

(Answer should include something about the importance of honesty and not following the crowd)

  1. How do the Weavers trick the Emperor and the Courtiers?

(Answer should include something about the Weavers making fake clothes and convincing everyone that they are real)

  1. What does the Child's comment about the Emperor's new clothes reveal about his character?

(Answer should include something about the Child's honesty and innocence)

Essay Question

Choose one of the following essay questions and write a short essay response:

  1. Analyze the theme of honesty vs. dishonesty in "The Emperor's New Clothes". How does the story illustrate the consequences of not speaking the truth?
  2. Discuss the character of the Child in the story. What does his character reveal about the importance of honesty and innocence?

Note: These questions are designed to test comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills.