Stumpkin's Unique Pumpkin Journey

Stumpkin, a stemless pumpkin, watches as his friends become Jack-o'-lanterns. Despite his unique appearance, he hopes to find a home. As Halloween approaches, Stumpkin remains on the shelf, but ultimately finds happiness in realizing he already has a home. The story highlights themes of self-acceptance and finding joy in one's uniqueness.

What was the setting of the story at the beginning?

• A pumpkin patch in the countryside

• A little shop in a big city

• A farm with many animals

• A haunted house

What transformation did the pumpkins witness in their friend?

• He was painted with colors

• He became a Jack-o'-lantern

• He turned into a scarecrow

• He became a pie

What was unique about Stumpkin compared to other pumpkins?

• He was smaller than the others

• He was green

• He had no stem

• He was square-shaped

What did the other pumpkins think about becoming Jack-o'-lanterns?

• They were scared

• They were indifferent

• They were excited

• They were confused

How did Stumpkin feel about his appearance?

• He was proud of his stem

• He felt he was too small

• He wanted to be a different color

• He believed he was nearly perfect

What happened when a baby chose Stumpkin?

• The baby took him home

• A dog ruined the moment

• The shopkeeper refused to sell

• Stumpkin rolled away

What was the shopkeeper's cat's role in the story?

• It scared the customers

• It ignored the pumpkins

• It sat on Stumpkin

• It chose Stumpkin

What was Stumpkin's fate on Halloween night?

• He was painted with a face

• He was thrown away

• He was carved into a Jack-o'-lantern

• He was left on the shelf

How did Stumpkin ultimately feel about his situation?

• He wished to be sold

• He wanted to be a Jack-o'-lantern

• He was happy with his home

• He was sad and lonely

What did the shopkeeper do with Stumpkin at the end?

• Gave him to a child

• Left him on the shelf

• Took him home

• Carved him into a Jack-o'-lantern