Momotaro, the Peach Boy — Questions and answers

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In the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, what was missing from the old man and old woman's happy life?

Choices

  1. They did not have a river near their home.
  2. They had no children at all. ✓
  3. They did not have enough food to eat.
  4. Their house was too small for them.

Answer: They had no children at all.

From page 1

In the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, what did the old woman find floating down the river one morning?

Choices

  1. She found a basket of fresh fruit.
  2. She found a large wooden barrel.
  3. She found a giant peach. ✓
  4. She found a small boat with a sail.

Answer: She found a giant peach.

From page 2

In the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, what did the old man and old woman find inside the giant peach?

Choices

  1. They found many gold coins.
  2. They found a magical jewel.
  3. They found a tiny puppy.
  4. They found a baby boy. ✓

Answer: They found a baby boy.

From page 3

In the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, where did Momotaro decide to go to stop the ogres from taking things?

Choices

  1. Momotaro decided to go to Onigashima, the island of the ogres. ✓
  2. Momotaro decided to go to the village by the sea.
  3. Momotaro decided to go to the paddy fields.
  4. Momotaro decided to go to the green mountains.

Answer: Momotaro decided to go to Onigashima, the island of the ogres.

From page 4

What did Momotaro give the dog to make it come with him to Onigashima?

Choices

  1. Momotaro gave the dog a piece of meat.
  2. Momotaro gave the dog a warm blanket.
  3. Momotaro gave the dog a kibi dango. ✓
  4. Momotaro gave the dog a new collar.

Answer: Momotaro gave the dog a kibi dango.

From page 5

Why did the monkey decide to join Momotaro on his journey to Onigashima?

Choices

  1. The ogres had stolen a whole year of its forest's peaches. ✓
  2. The monkey wanted to explore new places.
  3. The monkey was looking for a new home.
  4. The monkey was friends with the dog.

Answer: The ogres had stolen a whole year of its forest's peaches.

From page 6

What special skill did the pheasant offer to help Momotaro's group?

Choices

  1. The pheasant could sing beautiful songs to distract the ogres.
  2. The pheasant could find the best path through the mountains.
  3. The pheasant could carry heavy things for the group.
  4. The pheasant could fly over a wall and see what was on the other side. ✓

Answer: The pheasant could fly over a wall and see what was on the other side.

From page 7

How did Momotaro and his friends get to Onigashima?

Choices

  1. A fisherman lent Momotaro a boat. ✓
  2. They built a bridge to the island.
  3. They found a secret tunnel under the water.
  4. They swam across the sea.

Answer: A fisherman lent Momotaro a boat.

From page 8

In the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, how did Momotaro get inside the ogres' courtyard?

Choices

  1. The pheasant flew over the wall and opened the gate from the inside.
  2. The ogres opened the gate for him by mistake.
  3. The monkey lifted the beam from the gate, and the dog barked to open it. ✓
  4. Momotaro used his sword to break down the gate.

Answer: The monkey lifted the beam from the gate, and the dog barked to open it.

From page 9

What did the Ogre King and the oni do after Momotaro confronted them?

Choices

  1. They carried their stolen goods down to the boats and loaded them. ✓
  2. They fought Momotaro and his friends.
  3. They ran away and hid in their fortress.
  4. They tried to trick Momotaro into leaving.

Answer: They carried their stolen goods down to the boats and loaded them.

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