Oobleck Story Comprehension Questions

In the kingdom of Didd, King Derwin grows tired of the usual weather and demands something new from the sky. Despite warnings, he orders his magicians to create Oobleck, a mysterious substance. As Oobleck falls, it causes chaos, sticking to everything. Bartholomew Cubbins urges the king to apologize, which magically resolves the crisis. The king learns to appreciate the natural elements of rain, sunshine, fog, and snow.

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

• Didd

• Dodd

• Dudd

• Dadd

What was King Derwin dissatisfied with?

• The weather

• His crown

• His throne

• The food

Who did the King decide to summon to solve his problem?

• Advisors

• Magicians

• Knights

• Soldiers

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

• Goo

• Oobleck

• Gloop

• Slime

What was Bartholomew's reaction to the King's plan?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Concerned

• Amused

How did the Oobleck first appear in the sky?

• As a snowflake

• As a rainbow

• As a greenish cloud

• As a thunderstorm

What happened to the kingdom when the Oobleck fell?

• It rained heavily

• It was covered in snow

• It was chaotic

• It became sunny

What did Bartholomew try to do to help the kingdom?

• Hide in the palace

• Celebrate the Oobleck

• Warn the people

• Ignore the situation

What did the King finally do to stop the Oobleck?

• Cast a spell

• Destroyed the Oobleck

• Apologized

• Ordered the magicians

What new holiday was proclaimed at the end of the story?

• Oobleck Day

• Weather Appreciation Day

• Sunshine Day

• Rainy Day