"The Hungry Thing" comprehension | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 13 Public

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

Study Slideshow

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

The cook

The wise man

The mayor

The little boy

15

Where does the story take place?

In a magical forest

In a quiet village

In a coastal town

In a bustling city

15

When does the Hungry Thing arrive in town?

At dawn

In the afternoon

In the evening

At midnight

15

Who suggests giving the Hungry Thing meatloaf?

The mayor

The cook

The wise man

The little boy

15

Where do the townspeople think "feetloaf" grows?

In a tree

In a garden

In a river

In a cave

15

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

The Shiny Thing

The Hungry Thing

The Grumpy Thing

The Sleepy Thing

15

What does the Hungry Thing ask for initially?

Gollipops

Meatloaf

Tickles

Shmancakes

15

What do the townspeople think "feetloaf" might be?

A type of cereal

A kind of shoe pudding

A special spaghetti

A type of candy

15

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

Cookies

Lollipops

Spaghetti

Cereal

15

What does the Hungry Thing request after lollipops?

Fanana

Smello

Thread

Noodles

15

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

15

What does the Hungry Thing do before leaving?

Gives everyone a hug

Wipes its mouth on The Cook's hat

Sings a song

Dances a jig

15

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

Goodbye

Feed me more

Please come again

Thank you

15