Hansel and Gretel — Questions and answers

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What was Hansel and Gretel's father's job?

Choices

  1. He was a baker.
  2. He was a signalman. ✓
  3. He was a train conductor.
  4. He was a forest ranger.

Answer: He was a signalman.

From page 1

Why did Hansel's mother say, "There's not enough to feed us all"?

Choices

  1. They were lost and couldn't find food.
  2. They didn't have enough food for everyone in the family. ✓
  3. The trains were not running on time.
  4. Hansel and Gretel were being too noisy.

Answer: They didn't have enough food for everyone in the family.

From page 2

What did Hansel and Gretel's father say he was going to do when he left them in the woods?

Choices

  1. Build a warm fire.
  2. Look for berries. ✓
  3. Go to find the Dream Railway.
  4. Bring them more toys.

Answer: Look for berries.

From page 4

What happened to Hansel's trail of pebbles?

Choices

  1. The wind blew them away.
  2. Their parents picked them up.
  3. Birds had eaten most of them. ✓
  4. They sank into the mud.

Answer: Birds had eaten most of them.

From page 5

What kind of house did Hansel and Gretel discover after wandering in the forest?

Choices

  1. A house made of stone.
  2. A house made of logs.
  3. A house made of gingerbread. ✓
  4. A house made of leaves.

Answer: A house made of gingerbread.

From page 6

How did the old woman from the gingerbread house greet Hansel and Gretel?

Choices

  1. She told them to go away.
  2. She offered them water and fruit.
  3. She cackled and invited them inside. ✓
  4. She gave them a map to find their way home.

Answer: She cackled and invited them inside.

From page 7

How did Gretel trick the witch, Agatha?

Choices

  1. She pretended to be sick.
  2. She asked Agatha to show her how to check the oven. ✓
  3. She ran out the back door while Agatha wasn't looking.
  4. She screamed loudly to scare the witch away.

Answer: She asked Agatha to show her how to check the oven.

From page 9

What did Hansel and Gretel find in the witch's house that helped them rebuild their lives?

Choices

  1. A magical potion.
  2. More delicious sweets.
  3. Gold and jewels. ✓
  4. A map back home.

Answer: Gold and jewels.

From page 10