DAY 05 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass

The story follows two brothers on holiday in Germany who seek entertainment from old man Horst. Horst tells them about Till Owlyglass, a clever trickster. Till tricks soldiers into buying his hat by pretending it has magical properties. Later, he works for a master baker, causing chaos by taking instructions literally. Till's antics lead to humorous situations, showcasing his wit and cunning. The story ends with the brothers being called by their dad, leaving Horst's tale unfinished.

What do the narrator and his brother seek from old man Horst?

• A story about Till Owlyglass

• A map of Germany

• Medicine to cure boredom

• A new hat

What does Till Owlyglass claim about his hat to the soldiers?

• It is a family heirloom

• It is worth a lot of money

• It can fly

• It can make them invisible

How much do the soldiers pay Till for his hat?

• 30 shillings

• 20 shillings

• 10 shillings

• 40 shillings

What happens when the soldiers try to use the hat to pay for their meal?

• The hat disappears

• The landlady accepts the hat as payment

• The hat produces money

• The soldiers are mocked and have to pay

What does Till do when he starts working for the master baker?

• Cleans the bakery

• Sells bread at the market

• Bakes owls and monkeys

• Bakes bread and rolls

How does the master baker react to Till's baking?

• He asks Till to bake more

• He is furious and fires Till

• He decides to sell the bread himself

• He is pleased with the creativity

What does Till do with the bread shaped like owls and monkeys?

• Gives them to the master baker

• Throws them away

• Eats them himself

• Sells them at the market

How do people react to Till's funny bread at the market?

• They ignore it

• They laugh and buy it

• They complain to the authorities

• They ask for a refund

What lesson can be learned from Till's interaction with the master baker?

• Always follow instructions literally

• Hard work always pays off

• Creativity can lead to unexpected success

• Never trust a stranger

What is the final outcome for Till in the story?

• He is caught by the soldiers

• He returns to Magdeburg

• He becomes a successful baker

• He makes a profit at the market