Life in Chew and Swallow

The story begins with a humorous pancake incident during a family breakfast. Grandpa tells a tale about the town of Chew and Swallow, where food falls from the sky as weather. The town thrives until the weather turns dangerous, forcing residents to leave. They build new lives in a coastal town, adapting to buying food from stores. The story ends with a reflection on the imaginative tale.

What event led to Grandpa telling his bedtime story?

• A storm hit the town

• The kitchen table broke

• A pancake landed on Henry

• The family ran out of orange juice

What was unique about the town of Chew and Swallow?

• It had no houses

• It had no people

• It was always sunny

• Food fell from the sky

How did the townspeople prepare for the weather in Chew and Swallow?

• They wore raincoats

• They carried umbrellas

• They carried plates and utensils

• They stayed indoors

What did the sanitation department do with the leftover food?

• Stored it in warehouses

• Threw it in the ocean

• Fed it to animals and enriched the soil

• Burned it

What caused the townspeople to decide to leave Chew and Swallow?

• A fire broke out

• The town was flooded

• They ran out of food

• The food became too large and dangerous

What unusual weather event caused the school to close?

• A pancake storm

• A snowstorm

• A flood

• A tornado

How did the townspeople travel to a new land?

• By walking

• By boat made of bread

• By train

• By airplane

What was the biggest change for the townspeople in the new land?

• Finding new jobs

• Building new houses

• Buying food from supermarkets

• Learning a new language

What did the townspeople use to build temporary houses in the new land?

• Metal

• Stale bread

• Bricks

• Wood

What did the children in the new land have to get used to?

• Buying food from stores

• Different weather

• New friends

• New school subjects