The Mischievous Adventures of Till Owlyglass

The story follows Till, a young man who avoids work and prefers performing tricks. His mother tries to teach him a lesson by cutting his tightrope, causing him to fall into a stream. Despite this, Till continues his antics, performing new tricks and fooling the villagers by collecting their shoes and creating chaos. The story ends with Till escaping the angry villagers, having learned how to manipulate situations to his advantage.

What did the narrator's brother dream about?

• He dreamt of baking bread.

• He dreamt of becoming a tailor.

• He dreamt of meeting Till and going on a trip.

• He dreamt of being a miller.

Why did Till refuse to become a tailor?

• He was allergic to needles.

• He was afraid of getting roasted.

• He didn't want to breathe in flour dust.

• He thought he would go blind.

What did Till practice in the loft?

• Baking bread

• Walking on a rope

• Sewing clothes

• Grinding flour

How did Till's mother stop his first performance?

• She shouted at him.

• She called the villagers.

• She threw water at him.

• She cut the rope.

What was the villagers' reaction to Till's first performance?

• They ignored him.

• They called the police.

• They cheered and laughed.

• They joined him on the rope.

What did Till ask the villagers to lend him during his second performance?

• Their hats

• Their shoes

• Their ropes

• Their coats

What did Till do with the villagers' shoes?

• He sold them.

• He tied them together and threw them.

• He wore them.

• He returned them immediately.

How did the villagers react when they realized Till's trick with the shoes?

• They laughed it off.

• They were impressed.

• They were ready to tear him limb from limb.

• They ignored it.

What did Till do after the shoe trick?

• He stayed in the village.

• He performed another trick.

• He sneaked away from the village.

• He apologized to the villagers.

What did the narrator remember during dinner?

• They forgot to say goodbye to Horst.

• They forgot to eat.

• They forgot to watch Till's performance.

• They forgot to ask about the medicine.