Oobleck Story Comprehension Questions

In the kingdom of Did, King Derwen grows tired of the usual weather and demands something new. He summons magicians to create Oobleck, a mysterious substance. As Oobleck falls, it causes chaos, sticking to everything. Bartholomew Cubbin tries to warn the kingdom, but the situation worsens. Eventually, the king realizes his mistake and apologizes, causing the Oobleck to disappear. A new holiday is declared to celebrate the traditional weather.

What is the name of the kingdom where the story takes place?

• Dad

• Did

• Dod

• Dud

What was the king's main complaint about the weather?

• It was always the same

• It was too hot

• It was too cold

• It was unpredictable

Who did the king decide to call to solve his problem with the weather?

• His advisors

• His magicians

• His soldiers

• His family

What was the name of the new substance the magicians planned to create?

• Slime

• Oobleck

• Gloop

• Goo

How did Bartholomew feel about the arrival of Oobleck?

• Excited

• Amused

• Indifferent

• Frightened

What did Bartholomew try to do when Oobleck started falling?

• Celebrate

• Warn the kingdom

• Collect Oobleck

• Hide

What happened to the palace as Oobleck continued to fall?

• It remained unaffected

• It turned to gold

• It started to leak

• It became invisible

What did Bartholomew suggest the king should say to stop the Oobleck?

• A magic spell

• A command

• An apology

• A song

What was the outcome after the king apologized?

• The kingdom was destroyed

• The Oobleck disappeared

• The Oobleck turned to gold

• The Oobleck multiplied