Beat Around the Bush

Max compliments Moon and hints at needing a favor. They discuss the idiom 'beating around the bush', explaining its origins and meaning. Max then forgets what favor he wanted to ask.

What does Max initially want from Moon?

• A lesson

• A gift

• A favor

• A compliment

What does the phrase 'beating around the bush' mean?

• Talking about bushes

• Hunting for animals

• Avoiding the main topic

• Getting straight to the point

What historical activity is the phrase 'beating around the bush' associated with?

• Fishing

• Gardening

• Hunting

• Cooking

Why did hunters beat around bushes according to the explanation?

• To scare animals out

• To find lost items

• To clear the path

• To plant seeds

What happens at the end of the conversation between Moon and Max?

• Moon asks for a favor

• Max forgets his favor

• Moon leaves the conversation

• Max remembers his favor