Handsel and Gristle | STORY

In a whimsical tale, a poor wood nutter and his partner Woof plan to abandon their children, Handsel and Gristle, in the forest due to poverty. The children overhear the plan and use clever tactics to find their way back home. On a second attempt, they discover a house made of sweets, inhabited by a wicked witch. The witch captures Handsel, but Gristle outsmarts her, leading to their escape. They return home with treasures, and after Woof's death, they live happily with their father.

What is the main reason the wood nutter and Woof consider leaving their children in the forest?

• They are too poor to feed them.

• They are afraid of the forest.

• They want to teach them survival skills.

• They want to move to a new house.

How does Handsel plan to find his way back home during the first forest adventure?

• By leaving a trail of breadcrumbs.

• By following the stars.

• By using a map.

• By dropping stones.

What mistake does Handsel make during the second forest adventure?

• He falls asleep and forgets the way.

• He loses the map.

• He drops breadcrumbs instead of stones.

• He forgets to bring food.

What is the house made of that Handsel and Gristle find in the forest?

• Leaves and branches.

• Wood and straw.

• Gingerbread and sweets.

• Bricks and mortar.

What does the witch plan to do with Handsel?

• Make him her servant.

• Eat him when he is fat enough.

• Teach him magic.

• Send him back home.

How do Handsel and Gristle escape from the witch?

• They use magic to disappear.

• They trick her into the oven.

• They find a secret passage.

• They run away while she is asleep.

What happens to Woof by the end of the story?

• She is reunited with the children.

• She passes away.

• She becomes a witch.

• She moves to another town.