The Turnip Story Quiz

What did the farmer plant?

• roses

• turnip seeds

• sunflowers

• cabbage

Why did the farmer tug on the turnip?

• He wanted to eat it

• He wanted to sell it

• He wanted to show it to his wife

• He wanted to water it

Who did the farmer call for help first?

• His son

• His wife

• His sister

• His friend

Who helped the farmer and his wife tug on the turnip after the wife?

• wife, son, sister, dog, cat, chickens

• daughter, son, grandma

• dog, cat, hamster

• wife, son, grandpa

What did the little gray mouse say?

What happened when everyone tugged on the turnip together?

• The turnip still did not budge

• The turnip budged

• The turnip broke

• The turnip disappeared

What did the farmer and his family do after they pulled out the turnip?

• made turnip stew

• made turnip omelette

• made a big pot of turnip soup

• made a turnip pie

Why does the farmer call to his wife?

• He wants her to find the cat.

• He wants her to help pull the turnip.

• He wants her to water the turnip plant.

• He wants her to make turnip soup.

What is the main problem in the story?

• The farmer cannot get the turnip out of the ground.

• The farmer has too many animals on his farm.

• The farmer does not know how to grow crops.

• The farmer wants to show he can do things alone.

How is the main problem in the story solved? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.