The Iron Man: Comprehension Questions

The story follows Hogarth, a farmer's son, who encounters the Iron Man, a giant figure with glowing eyes. After warning his family and neighbors, the Iron Man returns, causing chaos by consuming metal machinery. The farmers devise a plan to trap the Iron Man in a pit. Despite initial failure, Hogarth uses a clever plan to lure the Iron Man into the trap, where he is eventually buried by the farmers. Hogarth feels guilty for his role in trapping the Iron Man.

Who is the author of 'The Iron Man'?

• Ted Hughes

• J.K. Rowling

• C.S. Lewis

• Roald Dahl

What activity was Hogarth doing when he first saw the Iron Man?

• Reading

• Hiking

• Fishing

• Playing

How did Hogarth's family react to his story about the Iron Man?

• They were scared

• They were excited

• They laughed

• They ignored him

What did Hogarth's father do after hearing about the Iron Man?

• Called the police

• Went to investigate

• Went to sleep

• Ignored it

What did the Iron Man consume that caused concern among the farmers?

• Animals

• Machinery

• Wood

• Crops

What was the farmers' plan to capture the Iron Man?

• Call the army

• Set a trap with food

• Dig a pit

• Use a net

What did the farmers use as bait for the Iron Man?

• A pile of metal

• A tractor

• A cow

• A red lorry

What did Hogarth try to trap using the pit?

• A fox

• A rabbit

• A deer

• A bird

How did Hogarth manage to lure the Iron Man into the pit?

• By waving

• By making metal sounds

• By using a flashlight

• By shouting

What did the farmers do after the Iron Man fell into the pit?

• Called the police

• Tried to talk to him

• Left him there

• Buried him with earth