The Great Underpants Gnome Escape — Questions and answers
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What did Penelope do to Barnaby behind the giant oak tree?
Choices
- A. She pushed him away from the tree.
- B. She whispered a secret to him.
- C. She tugged him behind the tree. ✓
- 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
- A. Stripes
- B. Polka dots ✓
- C. Squares
- D. Flowers
Answer: B. Polka dots
From page 2
What is the name of Penelope's plan to help the gnome?
Choices
- A. Operation Gnome Rescue
- B. Operation Gnome Vacation
- C. Operation Gnome Liberation ✓
- D. Operation Gnome Relaxation
Answer: C. Operation Gnome Liberation
From page 3
How did the gnome react when Barnaby offered him dandelion tea?
Choices
- A. He happily drank it all.
- B. He poured it on Penelope.
- C. He threw it on the ground.
- 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
- A. Cook dinner for her.
- B. Clean her house.
- C. Sew garments for her petunias. ✓
- D. Tell her stories.
Answer: C. Sew garments for her petunias.
From page 5
What was Mrs. Higgins' garden surrounded by?
Choices
- A. A river of chocolate.
- B. A moat filled with jelly. ✓
- C. A fence made of candy.
- 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
- A. A magic carpet.
- B. Marmalade sandwiches. ✓
- C. A tiny boat.
- D. A long rope.
Answer: B. Marmalade sandwiches.
From page 7
What did the gnome do after remembering Barnaby's advice?
Choices
- A. He started to sew faster.
- B. He took a deep breath and relaxed. ✓
- C. He tried to hide his work.
- 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
- A. "The early bird catches the worm."
- B. "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life." ✓
- C. "A stitch in time saves nine."
- 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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