Pippi Longstocking Character and Events

In Chapter 8, Pippi Longstocking entertains two burglars who visit her home after her circus performance. The burglars, unaware of Pippi's strength, plan to steal her gold. However, Pippi outsmarts them, ties them up, and eventually befriends them. They dance together, and Pippi generously gives them a gold piece each as they leave.

What event made Pippi famous in the town?

• Her performance at the circus

• Winning a local contest

• Her friendship with the mayor

• Her magical abilities

What did the tramps initially plan to ask for at Villa Villekulla?

• A place to stay

• A glass of water

• A sandwich

• Directions to the town

How did Pippi react when the tramps asked if she was alone?

• She called for help

• She ignored them

• She said she was alone

• She mentioned Mr. Nilsson was home

What did the tramps plan to do after seeing Pippi's money?

• Ask her for a loan

• Offer her a business deal

• Wait until she was asleep to steal it

• Report her to the police

What was Pippi doing when the tramps entered her house?

• Sleeping

• Cooking dinner

• Counting her gold pieces

• Reading a book

How did Pippi handle the tramps when they tried to take her suitcase?

• She called the police

• She gave them the suitcase

• She lifted them onto the wardrobe

• She ran away

What did Pippi ask the tramps if they could do?

• Sing a song

• Cook a meal

• Dance the Schottische

• Play an instrument

What did Pippi do with the suitcase after the tramps tried to take it?

• She put it back on the wardrobe

• She hid it under her bed

• She gave it to the tramps

• She threw it out the window

What did Pippi use to cut the ropes binding the tramps?

• A saw

• Scissors

• A sword

• A knife

What did Pippi do to entertain the tramps after freeing them?

• Told them stories

• Played a game

• Danced with them

• Sang a song