Listening Skill - Strega Nona

What does Strega Nona mean?

• Old Lady

• Old Grandma

• Grandma Witch

Why did all the people from Calabria go to see Strega Nona?

• She would tell them their future.

• She would do their wash for them.

• She would cure their problems with magic.

• To listen to her wonderful stories.

Who did Strega Nona hire to help her out?

• Small Tony

• Big Bruno

• Big Anthony

• Tall Tim

What did Big Anthony do after he saw Strega Nona use her magic pasta pot?

• He asked her to teach him how to use it.

• He told everyone in the town about it.

• He ran away screaming

What did Big Anthony forget to do when he wanted the pasta to stop?

• blow bubbles

• throw a bone in the pot

• throw in a piece of bread

• blow three kisses

Strega Nona told Anthony he must never...

• pick her flowers

• milk the cow

• don't touch the pasta pot

• sweep with the broom

What is the author's message of this story?

• Spaghetti tastes delicious.

• There will be consequences when you don't follow directions.