Little Critter Jack and the Beanstalk

What did Jack exchange Milky White for?

• five curious-looking beans

• a little brown hen

• two bags full of gold

• a golden harp

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When Jack told his mother he had exchanged Milky White for the beans, Jack's mother was so angry that she threw the beans out of the window and into the garden. What was the result?

• Jack had to search for the beans the next day.

• Milky White started giving milk again.

• A great beanstalk grew in the garden.

• The butcher came back to get his beans.

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Jack's decision to exchange Milky White for the beans was a wise one. What evidence from the text best supports this conclusion?

• After first climbing the beanstalk that grew from the beans, Jack met the maiden who informed him of his family secret.

• The beanstalk that grew from the beans allowed Jack to reach the castle. As a result, Jack was able to take things that belonged to him from the giant and become rich.

• Jack greatly upset his mother when she learned Jack exchanged Milky White for the beans.

• Jack received the beans from a butcher who told Jack that if he plants the beans overnight, they will grow and reach the sky by the next morning.

Based on the information in the text, why might Jack have hidden from the giant's wife the last time he went to the castle?

• because he knew she would recognize him and stop him from coming into the castle

• because he did not want her to stop him from coming into the castle, taking more things

• because he was not hungry and did not want her to waste food on him

• because he felt bad about taking the hen and the money-bags the other times he had climbed up the beanstalk

What is a theme of this story?

• It is better to forgive others than seek revenge for their mistakes

• It is important to take advantage of the opportunities that life provides

• It is better to be practical and cautious than act without thinking.

• It is important to treat others the way you wish to be treated.

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Read these sentences from the text: "But to save you the trouble of going all the way to market, I don't mind exchanging them for that cow of yours.' 'Done!' cried Jack, who was so delighted with the bargain that he ran all the way home to tell his mother how lucky he had been." What does the word "bargain" mean in this excerpt?

• a good deal or trade

• a gift or present

• a trick or robbery

• a disagreement or fight

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Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Jack took two bags of gold from the giant. __________, Jack and his mother became quite rich.

• In particular

• As a result

• For example

• Earlier on

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What did Jack take from the giant?

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What did Jack take from the giant?

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Explain what thing, person or event was key to Jack and his mother becoming rich.

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