Strega Nona and the Pasta Pot

In a town in Calabria, Strega Nona, known for her magical abilities, hires Big Anthony to help with chores, warning him not to touch her magic pasta pot. Curious, Anthony uses the pot while she's away, causing an uncontrollable pasta overflow. The townspeople panic, but Strega Nona returns just in time to stop the chaos. As punishment, Anthony must eat all the pasta he created.

What is the meaning of 'Strega Nona'?

• Wise woman

• Grandma witch

• Magic lady

• Old healer

Who helped Strega Nona with her tasks before Big Anthony?

• The townspeople

• Her family

• No one, she managed alone

• The priest and sisters

What was Big Anthony's main task at Strega Nona's house?

• To guard the magic pot

• To entertain guests

• To take care of the garden and household chores

• To cook meals

What did Strega Nona warn Big Anthony not to do?

• Use her magic spells

• Talk to strangers

• Touch the pasta pot

• Leave the house

How did Big Anthony learn about the magic of the pasta pot?

• He saw it in a dream

• He read about it in a book

• He overheard Strega Nona singing to it

• He was told by the townspeople

What did the townspeople initially think of Big Anthony's story about the pasta pot?

• They were curious

• They were scared

• They were skeptical and laughed

• They believed him immediately

What mistake did Big Anthony make when using the pasta pot?

• He sang the wrong song

• He forgot to blow three kisses

• He used the wrong ingredients

• He didn't clean the pot

What was the townspeople's reaction to the overflowing pasta?

• They were angry and worried

• They celebrated

• They were amused

• They ignored it

How did Strega Nona stop the pasta from overflowing?

• She used a magic wand

• She blew three kisses

• She called for help

• She sang a different song

What was Big Anthony's punishment for using the pasta pot?

• He was sent away from the town

• He was forgiven without punishment

• He had to eat all the pasta

• He had to clean the entire town