DAY 13 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The story revolves around Till, who tricks the Landgrave of Hessen by pretending to be a master painter. Till convinces the Landgrave to pay him to paint a mural depicting the Landgrave's royal lineage. However, Till's painting is invisible, and he claims only honest people can see it. The Landgrave, fearing exposure of his lies, pretends to see the painting. Till escapes with the gold, leaving the Landgrave and his court to realize they've been deceived. The story highlights themes of deception, pride, and the consequences of dishonesty.

What was the Landgrave known for?

• His generosity

• His honesty

• His royal lineage

• His artistic skills

What did Till claim to be when he met the Landgrave?

• A musician

• A writer

• A sculptor

• A painter

What condition did Till set for painting the mural?

• He needed a year to complete it

• He wanted to paint outdoors

• He required complete peace and quiet

• He needed a team of assistants

What did Till say about people who couldn't see the painting?

• They were liars

• They were not artistic

• They were not intelligent

• They were not royal

How did the Landgrave react when he couldn't see the painting?

• He asked for a refund

• He called for another artist

• He pretended to see it

• He admitted he couldn't see it

Who was the only person to admit they couldn't see the painting?

• One of the servants

• The Landgrave's wife

• The Landgrave

• The woman jester

What did Till leave behind as a clue to his trickery?

• A small drawing of an owl and a glass

• A signature

• A broken paintbrush

• A letter