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wh- questions about the story "The Hungry Thing" by Jan Slepian and AnnSeidler

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Who notices that "Shmancakes" sounds like "pancakes"?

The mayor

The cook

The wise man

The little boy

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Where does the story take place?

In a coastal town

In a bustling city

In a magical forest

In a quiet village

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When does the Hungry Thing arrive in town?

In the evening

At dawn

At midnight

In the afternoon

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Who suggests giving the Hungry Thing meatloaf?

The little boy

The wise man

The cook

The mayor

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Where do the townspeople think "feetloaf" grows?

In a river

In a cave

In a tree

In a garden

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What is the main character in "The Hungry Thing"?

The Hungry Thing

The Sleepy Thing

The Grumpy Thing

The Shiny Thing

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What does the Hungry Thing ask for initially?

Gollipops

Meatloaf

Tickles

Shmancakes

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What do the townspeople think "feetloaf" might be?

A type of candy

A special spaghetti

A type of cereal

A kind of shoe pudding

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What does the little boy suggest "hookies" might be?

Spaghetti

Cookies

Lollipops

Cereal

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What does the Hungry Thing request after lollipops?

Thread

Smello

Noodles

Fanana

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What does the little boy realize the Hungry Thing actually wants when it requests "Boop with a Smacker"?

Cake with a plate

Soup with a cracker

Juice with a biscuit

Salad with a spoon

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What does the Hungry Thing do before leaving?

Wipes its mouth on The Cook's hat

Dances a jig

Sings a song

Gives everyone a hug

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What does the Hungry Thing's sign say when it leaves?

Goodbye

Please come again

Thank you

Feed me more

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