Jack the Giant-Killer — Questions and answers

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What was the name of the biggest giant who lived in Cornwall in the story of Jack the Giant-Killer?

Choices

  1. Jack
  2. Czartoryski
  3. Cormoran ✓
  4. Blunderbore

Answer: Cormoran

From page 1

What did Jack dig to catch the giant Cormoran?

Choices

  1. A tunnel under the hill
  2. A deep well near the cave
  3. A pit across the giant's path ✓
  4. A trench around the field

Answer: A pit across the giant's path

From page 2

What did the people of Cornwall give Jack after he beat Cormoran?

Choices

  1. A new spade and rope
  2. A map to other giants
  3. A crown made of silver
  4. A belt stitched with gold thread ✓

Answer: A belt stitched with gold thread

From page 3

What was the name of the giant who owned the wood where Jack fell asleep in the story of Jack the Giant-Killer?

Choices

  1. Blunderbore ✓
  2. Czartoryski
  3. Napoleon
  4. Cormoran

Answer: Blunderbore

From page 4

In the story of Jack the Giant-Killer, what did Jack use to try and catch the two giants in the courtyard?

Choices

  1. A big net he found
  2. A loud horn to scare them
  3. Two strong ropes with nooses ✓
  4. Heavy stones from the tower

Answer: Two strong ropes with nooses

From page 5

In the story of Jack the Giant-Killer, what did Jack do after the two giants went away north?

Choices

  1. He unlocked the gate and let out everyone from the cellars ✓
  2. He stayed in the castle and became its new owner
  3. He went back to Cornwall to his farm
  4. He sailed across the sea to a new country

Answer: He unlocked the gate and let out everyone from the cellars

From page 6

In the story of Jack the Giant-Killer, what did Jack do with the hasty pudding the two-headed giant gave him?

Choices

  1. He gave it to the giant's pets
  2. He threw it out the window
  3. He ate all of it very quickly
  4. He quietly tipped it into a leather bag inside his coat ✓

Answer: He quietly tipped it into a leather bag inside his coat

From page 7

What happened when the two-headed giant tried Jack's trick with the pudding?

Choices

  1. He became very angry and chased Jack
  2. He was able to do the trick perfectly
  3. He sat down very suddenly in the middle of his yard, groaning ✓
  4. He laughed and said it was a good trick

Answer: He sat down very suddenly in the middle of his yard, groaning

From page 8

In the story of Jack the Giant-Killer, what four things did Jack find in the giants' storeroom cave?

Choices

  1. A shield, a helmet, boots, and a spear
  2. A coat, a cap, shoes, and a sword ✓
  3. A book, a quill, ink, and a scroll
  4. A map, a compass, a lantern, and a bag of gold

Answer: A coat, a cap, shoes, and a sword

From page 9

What did the King give Jack when he came home to Cornwall?

Choices

  1. A house and lands ✓
  2. A boat to sail the seas
  3. A new sword and shield
  4. A job at the royal court

Answer: A house and lands

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