The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Questions and answers
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Why was Little Gruff trembling as he approached the bridge?
Choices
- He was excited to see his brothers.
- He was scared of the bridge.
- He was very hungry because all the clover was gone on his side. ✓
- He wanted to go home.
Answer: He was very hungry because all the clover was gone on his side.
From page 2
What did Little Gruff see when he peered into the reflective puddle?
Choices
- A faint light
- The shimmering Fields of Clover
- A shadowy troll
- His own worried face ✓
Answer: His own worried face
From page 3
How did Little Gruff convince Grindle not to eat him?
Choices
- He sang a song for the troll.
- He promised to bring Grindle some clover.
- He told Grindle to wait for his larger brother, Middle Gruff. ✓
- He offered Grindle gold.
Answer: He told Grindle to wait for his larger brother, Middle Gruff.
From page 5
Who was the next goat to cautiously tread onto the bridge after Little Gruff?
Choices
- Great Gruff
- Grindle
- Middle Gruff ✓
- Socrates
Answer: Middle Gruff
From page 6
What did Middle Gruff tell the troll to do?
Choices
- Eat him quickly.
- Wait for his brother, Great Gruff, who was enormous. ✓
- Let him cross the bridge immediately.
- Go to sleep under the bridge.
Answer: Wait for his brother, Great Gruff, who was enormous.
From page 7
What did Great Gruff say when he stood firm against Grindle?
Choices
- "You shall not pass!" ✓
- "I am hungry!"
- "Please eat my brothers!"
- "I am too big to eat!"
Answer: "You shall not pass!"
From page 8
What happened to Grindle after Great Gruff charged him?
Choices
- Grindle ran away.
- Grindle offered to share the clover.
- Grindle tumbled into the chasm below. ✓
- Grindle turned into a small frog.
Answer: Grindle tumbled into the chasm below.
From page 9
What did the three billy goats learn was true strength?
Choices
- Eating a lot of clover.
- Being the biggest goat.
- Unity and courage. ✓
- Hoarding feasts.
Answer: Unity and courage.
From page 10