The Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise

What did Papa ask the chicken when she came home?

• Did you eat lunch?

• DId you have a good day at school?

• Did you eat lunch?

• Did you go for a swim?

What did Papa say the element of surprise meant?

• "It's the part of the story that makes you say, Whoa!"

• "It's part of the story where you scream!"

• "I did not know that was going to happen!"

• "Whew, this is harder than I thought!"

In the sample of The Ugly Duckling, why was The Ugly Duckling growing desperate?

• He was hungry

• He was tired

• He was angry

• He wanted to be near the glorious swans

What did the Elephant say to the chicken?

• What's up?

• How are you doing?

• No problem! We learned about you in school!

• Please go away!

What did Chicken tell Papa was in every story?

• A goat

• Elephants

• Dogs

• Cats

What was in Rapunzel?

• A dog

• A rabbit

• A prince and an elephant

• A bird

What was Chicken's homework from Ms. Gizzard?

• Read three books and find all of the elephants in them

• Eat breakfast

• Sing a song with Papa

• Dance with the swans

What is Chicken doing when Papa is reading her a story?

• Eating a sandwich

• Singing in the shower

• Playing in the rain

• Drawing pictures

Papa repeated, "But there were no_______?

• Bats flying

• No elephants

• Singing rabbits

• Flying dogs

After Papa finishes his story, what does Chicken as for help in?

• "Can you help me with dinner?

• "Can you run to the store with me?"

• "Are you finished?"

• "Now can you help me with my math homework?"