The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Why was the Mayor so keen to get rid of the rats?

• They bit the babies

• They licked the soup

• made nests inside men's Sunday hat

• All of these

What did we learn from the story?

• Rats are smart animals

• Always pay your debts

• We should keep our promise

The river close to Hamelin is the

• Nile

• Rhine

• Weser

What was the first sign of the rat problem in Hamelin?

• • People found rats in the river.

• • Rats were found nibbling cheese and butter in homes.

• • The Mayor saw rats in the town hall.

What did the Mayor promise the Pied Piper for removing the rats?

• A shilling per rat

• A new home in Hamelin

• Ten thousand shillings

How did the Pied Piper react when the Mayor refused to pay him?

• • He forgave the Mayor.

• • He played his flute again and led the children away.

• • He warned the Mayor one last time.

How did the people of Hamelin first try to get rid of the rats?

• • Using sticks, water, and poisoned cheese

• • Asking the Pied Piper for help

• • Asking the Mayor to help them

What is the meaning of "vivid" in the description of the Piper's outfit: "His jerkin was a vivid green"?

• Bright and striking

• Light

• Dull

What theme is most prominent in The Pied Piper of Hamelin?

• The power of music

• The consequences of broken promises

• The danger of rats

How does the Pied Piper's attire reflect his personality?