The Talking Fish

What does "pity" mean?

• Something that tastes good

• The body part that holds and digests food

• To feel sorry for someone

• The body parts used to lift and push things

What does it mean to be "startled"?

• To feel sorry for someone

• Something that tastes good

• The body part that holds and digests food

• Suddenly surprised or scared

What did the fisherman trade the cow's milk for at the market?

• Bread and other things

• Fish and chips

• Vegetables and fruits

• Nothing, he gave it away

How long did the fisherman and the cow live together happily in their cottage by the sea?

• Three years

• One year

• Five years

• Ten years

What was the fisherman's reaction when the monster returned after three years?

• He was frozen with fear

• He was happy to see the monster

• He invited the monster for dinner

• He ran away from the house

Who offered to answer the monster's questions instead of the fisherman?

• The stranger

• The cow

• The fisherman's wife

• The narrator

What did the stranger say to the fisherman when he complimented the cow?

• "Thank you, she is indeed beautiful."

• "Thank you, but you won't believe how I got her!"

• "She is not just beautiful but also magical."

• "She is just an ordinary cow."

What did the stranger ride on to get to the monster's location according to the story?

• A boat

• A flea

• A bird

• A fish

Why did the monster feel overwhelmed during the conversation with the stranger?

• The stranger's answers were incorrect

• The stranger's answers were too complex

• The stranger's answers were too simple

• The stranger's answers were unexpected

What did the stranger claim as a way of repaying the fisherman?

• By giving him gold

• By saving his life

• By revealing his true identity

• By teaching him a lesson