Amelia Bedelia's Literal Interpretations

Amelia Bedelia starts her first day as a housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. She follows a list of tasks but hilariously misinterprets each one, leading to humorous situations. Despite the confusion, her lemon meringue pie wins over the Rogers, ensuring her continued employment.

What is Amelia Bedelia's new job?

• Gardener

• Housekeeper

• Chef

• Teacher

What does Amelia Bedelia decide to make as a surprise?

• Lemon Meringue Pie

• Apple Pie

• Cookies

• Chocolate Cake

How does Amelia Bedelia change the towels?

• Cuts them with scissors

• Dyes them

• Replaces them with new ones

• Washes them

What does Amelia Bedelia use to dust the furniture?

• A cloth

• A vacuum

• A feather duster

• Dusting powder

What does Amelia Bedelia do when asked to draw the drapes?

• Closes them

• Washes them

• Draws a picture of them

• Opens them

What does Amelia Bedelia do with the light bulbs?

• Replaces them

• Cleans them

• Unscrews them

• Turns them off

How does Amelia Bedelia measure the rice?

• By volume

• By weight

• By counting grains

• By height

What does Amelia Bedelia do to the steak?

• Marinates it

• Trims it with lace

• Freezes it

• Cooks it

How does Amelia Bedelia dress the chicken?

• In a sauce

• In clothes

• In breadcrumbs

• In a marinade

What changes the Rogers' mind about Amelia Bedelia?

• Her cleaning skills

• Her cooking skills

• Her lemon meringue pie

• Her punctuality