Chapter- 2 The Shoemaker and the Elves
Q: Who was the main character of the story?
A: The main character was a very poor shoemaker.-
Q: Where did the shoemaker and his wife live?
A: They lived in a small house on the edge of a wood. -
Q: Why was the shoemaker poor?
A: Very few people bought shoes from him, so he earned little money. -
Q: What happened to the shoemaker’s store of leather?
A: It became less and less every day. -
Q: Why could the shoemaker not buy more leather?
A: He did not have enough money. -
Q: How did the shoemaker and his wife feel as days passed?
A: They grew poorer and more worried. -
Q: How much leather was left at last?
A: Only enough to make one pair of shoes. -
Q: What did the shoemaker do with the last piece of leather?
A: He cut it out to make one pair of shoes. -
Q: What did he plan to do the next day?
A: He planned to sew the shoes. -
Q: What surprised the shoemaker the next morning?
A: He found a perfectly made pair of shoes in his shop.
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Q: Why were the shoes special?
A: They were perfectly made with fine stitches. -
Q: What happened to the shoes in the shop?
A: They were sold at once. -
Q: Why did the shoes sell quickly?
A: Because they were beautiful and well made. -
Q: What did the shoemaker do with the money he earned?
A: He bought leather for two pairs of shoes. -
Q: What did the shoemaker do with the new leather?
A: He cut out two pairs of shoes. -
Q: What did he say to his wife after cutting the leather?
A: He said he would sew them the next day. -
Q: What surprised the shoemaker the following morning?
A: He found two pairs of shoes beautifully finished. -
Q: How were the new shoes described?
A: They were very fine with excellent stitches. -
Q: Who was also surprised to see the shoes?
A: The shoemaker’s wife. -
Q: What did the wife say about the shoes?
A: She said they would bring good money.
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Q: What kind of man was the shoemaker?
A: He was hardworking, honest, and poor. -
Q: How did the shoemaker react to the mysterious shoes?
A: He was surprised but grateful. -
Q: Who do you think made the shoes?
A: The elves made the shoes. -
Q: Why did the elves help the shoemaker?
A: Because he was poor, honest, and hardworking. -
Q: Did the shoemaker know who helped him at first?
A: No, he did not know at first. -
Q: What problems did the shoemaker face at the beginning of the story?
A: Poverty, lack of customers, and shortage of leather. -
Q: How did the shoemaker’s life begin to change?
A: The shoes made by the elves brought him good money. -
Q: What lesson does the story teach us?
A: Kindness and hard work are rewarded. -
Q: How does the story show the value of honesty?
A: The honest shoemaker is helped without asking for help. -
Q: What is the central message of The Shoemaker and the Elves?
A: Good deeds, honesty, and hard work bring unexpected help and happiness.
