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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 wise man

The cook

The mayor

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Where does the story take place?

In a bustling city

In a magical forest

In a quiet village

In a coastal town

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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 cook

The little boy

The mayor

The wise man

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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 Shiny Thing

The Hungry Thing

The Sleepy Thing

The Grumpy Thing

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What does the Hungry Thing ask for initially?

Tickles

Shmancakes

Gollipops

Meatloaf

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What do the townspeople think "feetloaf" might be?

A kind of shoe pudding

A type of candy

A type of cereal

A special spaghetti

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

Cookies

Spaghetti

Lollipops

Cereal

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What does the Hungry Thing request after lollipops?

Smello

Noodles

Fanana

Thread

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

Soup with a cracker

Juice with a biscuit

Salad with a spoon

Cake with a plate

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What does the Hungry Thing do before leaving?

Sings a song

Gives everyone a hug

Wipes its mouth on The Cook's hat

Dances a jig

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

Feed me more

Thank you

Please come again

Goodbye

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