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"The Hungry Thing" comprehension

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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 little boy
    The mayor
    The cook
    The wise man
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  • Where does the story take place?
    In a quiet village
    In a magical forest
    In a coastal town
    In a bustling city
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  • When does the Hungry Thing arrive in town?
    At midnight
    In the evening
    At dawn
    In the afternoon
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  • Who suggests giving the Hungry Thing meatloaf?
    The little boy
    The wise man
    The mayor
    The cook
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  • Where do the townspeople think "feetloaf" grows?
    In a river
    In a tree
    In a garden
    In a cave
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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
    Shmancakes
    Meatloaf
    Tickles
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  • What do the townspeople think "feetloaf" might be?
    A type of cereal
    A type of candy
    A kind of shoe pudding
    A special spaghetti
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  • What does the little boy suggest "hookies" might be?
    Cereal
    Spaghetti
    Lollipops
    Cookies
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  • What does the Hungry Thing request after lollipops?
    Thread
    Fanana
    Noodles
    Smello
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  • What does the little boy realize the Hungry Thing actually wants when it requests "Boop with a Smacker"?
    Salad with a spoon
    Juice with a biscuit
    Soup with a cracker
    Cake with a plate
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  • What does the Hungry Thing do before leaving?
    Gives everyone a hug
    Sings a song
    Dances a jig
    Wipes its mouth on The Cook's hat
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  • What does the Hungry Thing's sign say when it leaves?
    Thank you
    Goodbye
    Feed me more
    Please come again
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