Momotaro the Peach Boy — Questions and answers

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In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, what did the old woman find floating in the river one sunny day?

Choices

  1. a colorful fish
  2. a sparkling jewel
  3. a small boat
  4. a giant peach ✓

Answer: a giant peach

From page 1

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

Choices

  1. a tiny kitten
  2. a magic seed
  3. a baby boy ✓
  4. a golden coin

Answer: a baby boy

From page 2

In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, where did Momotaro decide he must go to fight the wicked ogres?

Choices

  1. the tall mountains
  2. Ogre Island ✓
  3. the coastal villages
  4. the deep forest

Answer: Ogre Island

From page 3

What special food did the old woman prepare for Momotaro's journey to Ogre Island?

Choices

  1. millet dumplings ✓
  2. sweet berries
  3. rice cakes
  4. fresh bread

Answer: millet dumplings

From page 4

In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, who was the first animal Momotaro met and shared a dumpling with on his journey?

Choices

  1. a chattering monkey
  2. a flying pheasant
  3. a wise old owl
  4. a hungry dog ✓

Answer: a hungry dog

From page 5

In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, what animal joined Momotaro and the dog high in the rugged mountains?

Choices

  1. a mischievous monkey ✓
  2. a singing bird
  3. a swift fox
  4. a brave bear

Answer: a mischievous monkey

From page 6

Which animal with brilliant plumage flew down and joined Momotaro's company in a sunny clearing?

Choices

  1. a colorful parrot
  2. a magnificent pheasant ✓
  3. a soaring eagle
  4. a graceful swan

Answer: a magnificent pheasant

From page 7

In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, where did Momotaro and his three loyal companions sail to after reaching the coast?

Choices

  1. Ogre Island ✓
  2. a hidden cave
  3. the nearby village
  4. the upper streams

Answer: Ogre Island

From page 8

What did the Ogre King do when Momotaro and his companions attacked the fortress on Ogre Island?

Choices

  1. He fought bravely until the end.
  2. He ran away and hid.
  3. He called for more ogres to help him.
  4. He surrendered and promised to return stolen treasures. ✓

Answer: He surrendered and promised to return stolen treasures.

From page 9

In the story of Momotaro the Peach Boy, what did Momotaro and his companions bring back to the village after defeating the ogres?

Choices

  1. stolen treasures ✓
  2. more millet dumplings
  3. rare plants
  4. new weapons

Answer: stolen treasures

From page 10