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Name 3 character traits of Jamie O'Rourke.
Lazy/selfish/irresponsible/dependent/clever/proud/careless
Name 3 character traits of Eileen.
hardworking/responsible/independent/successful/strong
Name 3 character traits of the leprechaun.
Sneaky/tricky/mischievous/deceitful/liar/fast/clever/smart
What was a problem in the story?
Jamie could not get the potato out of the ground. The potato blocked the road.
How did Eileen feel when Jamie picked the potato seed?Why?
Furious. She thought Jamie was a fool for not taking the gold.
How did the leprechaun trick Jamie?
He convinced him to pick the potato seed.
Why were the villagers shocked that Jamie grew a giant potato?
Jamie is lazy. Jamie's potatoes are small.
How are Jamie and the leprechaun a like?
They both lied to get what they wanted. They are both clever.
Where did the story take place?
Ireland
How do you know Jamie is lazy?
He doesn't do any work in his garden. He sits and watches when the villagers cut up the potato.
Why don't the villagers want Jamie to grow another potato?
They are tired of eating potatoes.
What happened at the end of the story?
The villagers gave Jamie and Eileen food for the winter.
