The Tale of the Pied Piper of Hamlin

In the town of Hamlin, a severe rat infestation causes distress among the citizens. The mayor is urged to find a solution, and a mysterious Pied Piper offers to eliminate the rats for a fee of 1,000 gold coins. After successfully ridding the town of rats, the mayor refuses to pay the full amount, offering only 100 coins. In retaliation, the Pied Piper leads the town's children away, leaving the town in despair. The story highlights the consequences of breaking promises and the importance of integrity.

What was the main issue faced by the town of Hamlin?

• A dragon attack

• A severe drought

• A rat infestation

• A food shortage

What was the initial reaction of the townspeople to the rat infestation?

• They left the town

• They sought help from the mayor

• They tried to handle it themselves

• They ignored it

What did the Pied Piper request in exchange for solving the rat problem?

• A new house

• A position in the council

• 1,000 gold coins

• A feast in his honor

How did the Pied Piper manage to get rid of the rats?

• By using trained cats

• By playing a tune on his pipe

• By using a magical potion

• By setting traps

How did the townspeople feel after the rats were gone?

• Indifferent

• Suspicious and worried

• Relieved and joyful

• Angry and upset

What was the mayor's reaction after the rats were gone?

• He refused to pay the agreed amount

• He threw a celebration for the Pied Piper

• He offered the Pied Piper a job

• He paid the Pied Piper the full amount

What did the mayor offer the Pied Piper instead of the promised amount?

• 100 gold coins

• 500 gold coins

• A medal of honor

• A public apology

What did the Pied Piper do in response to the broken promise?

• He left the town quietly

• He took the mayor to court

• He led the children away

• He demanded more money

What lesson did the people of Hamlin learn from the Pied Piper's actions?

• To be wary of magic

• To always keep their promises

• To rely on their own resources

• To never trust strangers

What did Little Tim reveal about the children's disappearance?

• They went to a nearby village

• They followed the Pied Piper into a mountain

• They were hiding in the forest

• They returned home later