The Saga of Pecos Bill

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What is the main character's name in 'The Saga of Pecos Bill'?

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Pecos Bill.

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What type of animal did Pecos Bill ride?

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A mountain lion.

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What did Pecos Bill wrestle with?

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A grizzly bear.

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What happens to the tornado when it reaches the Pacific Ocean?

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It becomes a little bitty puff of wind.

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Where did the tornado head to?

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California.

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What does the word 'coiled' mean?

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When you shape something into loops or rings.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the setting of 'The Saga of Pecos Bill'?

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The American West.

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What is a tall tale?

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A story with exaggerated elements that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the purpose of a tall tale?

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To entertain and often to teach a lesson.