The Big Breakfast ORT L7

Why do Dad and the children have lots of jobs to do?

• Mum's away and she gets back tonight

• It's mum's birthday

• It's Gran's birthday

• The house is really tidy

Was Dad a good cook? How do you know?

• No, he burnt the toast

• He burnt the pancakes

• He's a good cook

• Yes, he ran out of orange juice

Why does Floppy think "No chance of a walk then."

• Because Chip is so full he can't move

• Because Dad didn't want to go for a walk

• Because it was raining outside

What does "sternly" mean?

• serious, strict

• nice, kind

• upset, sad

Why are the servants happy the children brought Floppy?

• They wanted Floppy to turn the wheel to stop the meat burning

• They wanted to cook Floppy

• They wanted to play with a dog

What will the children do after they finish the jobs?

• Get Lord Plum's breakfast ready

• Clean the floors

• Go home

• Relax

Do you think Floppy likes the wheel spin? Why?

• No, he looks very tired

• Yes, he seems like he's having fun

• No, he doesn't want to be cooked

• Yes, he likes being close to the fire

Who do you think had the hardest jobs? Why?

Why do the children have to hurry to put the dishes on the table?

• Because they wanted to go home

• Because Lord Plum is already waiting

• Lord Plum will be down soon and he doesn't want to see the children

• Queen Plum will be down soon

How do the children feel after the breakfast and washing up?

• Happy, relaxed

• Tired, worn out

• Angry, upset

• Excited