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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 wise man

The cook

The little boy

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Where does the story take place?

In a magical forest

In a bustling city

In a coastal town

In a quiet village

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When does the Hungry Thing arrive in town?

In the afternoon

In the evening

At midnight

At dawn

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Who suggests giving the Hungry Thing meatloaf?

The little boy

The cook

The mayor

The wise man

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Where do the townspeople think "feetloaf" grows?

In a tree

In a garden

In a cave

In a river

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

The Hungry Thing

The Shiny Thing

The Grumpy Thing

The Sleepy 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 kind of shoe pudding

A type of cereal

A special spaghetti

A type of candy

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

Spaghetti

Cookies

Cereal

Lollipops

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What does the Hungry Thing request after lollipops?

Smello

Fanana

Noodles

Thread

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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

Salad with a spoon

Soup with a cracker

Juice with a biscuit

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What does the Hungry Thing do before leaving?

Dances a jig

Sings a song

Wipes its mouth on The Cook's hat

Gives everyone a hug

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

Feed me more

Please come again

Thank you

Goodbye

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