The Great Underpants Gnome Escape — Questions and answers

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What did Penelope do to Barnaby behind the giant oak tree?

Choices

  1. A. She pushed him away from the tree.
  2. B. She whispered a secret to him.
  3. C. She tugged him behind the tree. ✓
  4. D. She offered him some spectacles.

Answer: C. She tugged him behind the tree.

From page 1

What did Barnaby say the gnome's special stitch pattern showed a fondness for?

Choices

  1. A. Stripes
  2. B. Polka dots ✓
  3. C. Squares
  4. D. Flowers

Answer: B. Polka dots

From page 2

What is the name of Penelope's plan to help the gnome?

Choices

  1. A. Operation Gnome Rescue
  2. B. Operation Gnome Vacation
  3. C. Operation Gnome Liberation ✓
  4. D. Operation Gnome Relaxation

Answer: C. Operation Gnome Liberation

From page 3

How did the gnome react when Barnaby offered him dandelion tea?

Choices

  1. A. He happily drank it all.
  2. B. He poured it on Penelope.
  3. C. He threw it on the ground.
  4. D. He recoiled and splattered it. ✓

Answer: D. He recoiled and splattered it.

From page 4

What does Mrs. Higgins make the captured underpants gnomes do?

Choices

  1. A. Cook dinner for her.
  2. B. Clean her house.
  3. C. Sew garments for her petunias. ✓
  4. D. Tell her stories.

Answer: C. Sew garments for her petunias.

From page 5

What was Mrs. Higgins' garden surrounded by?

Choices

  1. A. A river of chocolate.
  2. B. A moat filled with jelly. ✓
  3. C. A fence made of candy.
  4. D. A wall of marshmallows.

Answer: B. A moat filled with jelly.

From page 6

What did Penelope and Barnaby use to cross the jelly moat?

Choices

  1. A. A magic carpet.
  2. B. Marmalade sandwiches. ✓
  3. C. A tiny boat.
  4. D. A long rope.

Answer: B. Marmalade sandwiches.

From page 7

What did the gnome do after remembering Barnaby's advice?

Choices

  1. A. He started to sew faster.
  2. B. He took a deep breath and relaxed. ✓
  3. C. He tried to hide his work.
  4. D. He asked Penelope for help.

Answer: B. He took a deep breath and relaxed.

From page 8

What famous quote did Barnaby share with Penelope at the end of the story?

Choices

  1. A. "The early bird catches the worm."
  2. B. "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life." ✓
  3. C. "A stitch in time saves nine."
  4. D. "All's well that ends well."

Answer: B. "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

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