What was her mother’s reaction to it?

What do the reactions indicate about the nature and temperament of each?

What pulled the Princess out of her gloom?

The new bird was full of new songs but the old parrots always repeated themselves. What did they say?

What is the King’s opinion about his Councillors? Why did he form that opinion?

The eight Princesses made an offer to Princess September. What was it?

Why, in your view, did they do it?

What did the sisters advise the Princess to do about her bird?

In the following sentence elaborate the parts given in bold. Under the circumstances, it was a very unfortunate remark for the bird to make.

What did Princess September do to ensure the safety of her pet?

How did the bird react to it?