Horrible - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The speaker recounts a humorous and messy experience of eating a pizza on a train. After a sparse breakfast, they buy a pizza and board a train, only to find the pizza is difficult to eat due to its packaging. The speaker describes the challenges of eating the pizza, resulting in a messy situation that draws the attention of a fellow passenger, who is visibly shocked by the spectacle.

What did the narrator have for breakfast?

• Pancakes and syrup

• Cereal and milk

• An apple and raisins

• A sandwich and juice

Where was the narrator heading when they bought the pizza?

• Euston Station

• Hema Hempstead

• London Bridge

• Oxford Circus

What was the main issue with the pizza?

• It had no toppings

• It was burnt

• It was in a paper bag and messy

• It was too cold

How did the narrator try to eat the remaining pizza?

• By drinking it from the bag

• With a fork and knife

• By sharing it with a friend

• By using a spoon

What was the woman's reaction to the narrator's eating?

• She ignored it

• She was horrified

• She laughed

• She offered a napkin