The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — Questions and answers

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Where did Baron Munchausen travel to in a crisp winter, a land of vast plains and snows?

Choices

  1. Germany
  2. England
  3. France
  4. Russia ✓

Answer: Russia

From page 1

What did Baron Munchausen mistake for a sturdy wooden stump to tie his horse to in the Russian village?

Choices

  1. The steeple's cross ✓
  2. A fence post
  3. A buried wagon wheel
  4. A tall tree branch

Answer: The steeple's cross

From page 2

What grew between the antlers of the magnificent stag Baron Munchausen saw in the Russian wilderness?

Choices

  1. A cluster of berries
  2. A patch of moss
  3. A fully grown cherry tree ✓
  4. A small bird's nest

Answer: A fully grown cherry tree

From page 3

What animal tried to slip inside the back of Baron Munchausen's horse for warmth one freezing night?

Choices

  1. A hungry wolf ✓
  2. A curious fox
  3. A small bear cub
  4. A wild dog

Answer: A hungry wolf

From page 4

How did Baron Munchausen get himself and his horse out of the deep, treacherous bog?

Choices

  1. He used a long rope to pull them out
  2. He waited for the bog to dry up
  3. He called for help from nearby villagers
  4. He pulled himself and his horse out by his own pigtail ✓

Answer: He pulled himself and his horse out by his own pigtail

From page 5

How did Baron Munchausen survey the enemy's heavily guarded fortress during a military campaign?

Choices

  1. He used a spyglass from a distance
  2. He sent a messenger bird
  3. He rode a speeding cannonball ✓
  4. He climbed the highest tree

Answer: He rode a speeding cannonball

From page 6

What happened to Baron Munchausen and his small vessel during his sea voyage?

Choices

  1. They were caught in a terrible storm
  2. They were swallowed whole by a colossal fish ✓
  3. They encountered a friendly whale
  4. They sailed to a deserted island

Answer: They were swallowed whole by a colossal fish

From page 7

How did Baron Munchausen escape from the belly of the giant fish?

Choices

  1. He danced and stomped until the fish became seasick and coughed him out ✓
  2. He waited for another ship to rescue him
  3. He found a small opening and swam out
  4. He built a raft from the swallowed shipwrecks

Answer: He danced and stomped until the fish became seasick and coughed him out

From page 8

Where did Baron Munchausen land during one of his astonishing journeys through space?

Choices

  1. Mars
  2. A distant star
  3. A passing comet
  4. The Moon ✓

Answer: The Moon

From page 9

What did Baron Munchausen do after returning home from his incredible journeys?

Choices

  1. He would recount his astonishing adventures to admiring listeners ✓
  2. He would quietly enjoy his retirement
  3. He would plan his next grand expedition immediately
  4. He would write books about his travels

Answer: He would recount his astonishing adventures to admiring listeners

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