Gigi and the Wishing Ring

1. Why did the old woman give the cat, the dog, and the ring to Gigi?

• The old woman didn’t want them anymore.
• They were gifts meant for his mother.
• They were gifts to repay his kindness.
• She wanted to get Gigi into trouble.

2. Why is the ring special?

• It makes the owner tell the truth.
• It makes animals talk.
• It is worth a lot of money.
• It has the power to grant wishes.

3. Why did Maliarda send Gigi and the animals to the top of the highest mountain in Italy?

• She was angry that Gigi lied.
• She wanted to keep the magic ring.
• She was mad that the animals had been rude.
• She wanted Gigi to see the best view in Italy.

4. What is the theme of the play?

• Treat people the way you want to be treated.
• Small lies are better than big lies.
• The truth is always the best option.
• Dogs make the best friends.

5. In the last scene, Gigi says that Maliarda deserves a taste of her own medicine. What does Gigi mean when he says this?

• Maliarda has been feeling sick.
• Gigi will do to Maliarda what she did to him.
• Maliarda should get a special gift.
• Gigi will teach Maliarda how to cook.

6. Which character is telling the story?

• Gigi
• Narrator
• The Old Woman
• Bob the Builder

7. What is the problem of the story?

• animals can talk
• Gigi leaves the house
• Maliarda steals the ring from Gigi
• Gigi meets the old woman

8. What is the solution of the story?

• Dog tells mouse to get the ring back and saves Gigi.
• Cat wants to eat the mouse.
• Dog wants to make pancakes for mouse.
• Cat eats tuna.

9. What is the authors purpose?

• persuade
• entertain
• inform
• explain

10. What lesson , or theme, about life does Gigi learn from the Old Woman?

• If you want to get rich, you have to steal from others.
• If you give something good, you'll get something good in return.
• There is no such thing as TOO much guacamole.
• The best things in life are free.