The Mystery of the Pied Piper

What is the origin of the Pied Piper story?

• The Pied Piper story originates from Hamelin, Germany.

• The Pied Piper story comes from France.

• The Pied Piper story is based in Italy.

• The Pied Piper story originates from England.

In which year did the events of the Pied Piper take place?

• 1355

• 1300

• 1284

• 1250

What problem did the town of Hamelin face?

• A shortage of food supplies

• A fire in the marketplace

• A rat infestation.

• A flood in the town

How many children disappeared from Hamelin?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 130

What did the Pied Piper use to attract the rats?

• A bell

• A pipe or flute

• A drum

• A whistle

What type of clothing did the Pied Piper wear?

• Colorful clothing, often a long coat and a hat.

• Simple white dress with no embellishments

• Heavy armor with a helmet

• Plain black tunic and trousers

Who included the Pied Piper story in their fairy tales?

• Brothers Grimm

• Charles Perrault

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Aesop

What city is associated with the Pied Piper legend?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Hannover

• Hamelin

What were the rats doing that caused trouble for the townspeople?

• The rats were invading homes and food supplies.

• The rats were helping to clean the streets.

• The rats were organizing community events.

• The rats were building nests in the parks.

What is the central mystery of the Pied Piper story?

• The reason the Pied Piper takes the children after not being paid.

• The Piper's magical powers to control animals.

• The origin of the Pied Piper's flute.

• The town's decision to ignore the Piper's warning.