Jack and the Beanstalk Questions

How did Jack and his mother earn money?

• By selling vegetables from their garden.

• By selling milk from their cow.

• By selling eggs from their chickens.

• By selling cheese they made.

Why did Jack's mother want him to sell their cow, Bess?

• They needed money to buy new clothes.

• They needed money to fix their broken house.

• They wanted to go on a long trip.

• They wanted to buy more cows.

What did the old man offer Jack in exchange for Bess?

• Five shiny gold coins.

• A brand new house.

• Five special magic beans.

• A big bag of jewels.

How did Jack's mother feel when he showed her the beans he traded for Bess?

• She was very happy and proud.

• She was confused about what they were.

• She was extremely angry and upset.

• She was excited to plant them right away.

What amazing thing grew from the beans Jack's mother threw out the window?

• A giant apple tree.

• A giant sunflower.

• A giant beanstalk.

• A giant pumpkin.

What did the giant count in the kitchen?

• A small sack of gold coins

• A big bag of silver coins

• Five shiny diamonds

• Ten colorful marbles

What did Jack steal from the giant's living room?

• A magic sword

• A golden hen

• A silver shield

• A talking parrot

What did the golden harp do when the giant asked it to play?

• It sang a lullaby.

• It played music without anyone touching it.

• It turned into a bird.

• It glowed brightly.

What did Jack use to cut down the beanstalk?

• A sharp knife

• A big saw

• An axe

• His bare hands

Why was Jack never truly happy even after becoming rich and famous?

• He missed his old house.

• He felt sad and guilty about what he did to the giants.

• He wanted more treasures.

• His children were too noisy.