Quiz on Big Pinch's Tasks

What task did Mama assign to Big Pinch?

• Collecting berries

• Drying fish

• Guarding the berries from birds

• Cleaning the house

Why did Big Pinch struggle to follow his task?

• He was too sleepy

• He was hungry and tempted to eat the berries

• He didn't know how to scare the birds

• He wanted to play with Andeg

What was Mama’s warning to Big Pinch when she gave him the task?

• "Keep the birds away or else!"

• "We need these berries for winter food."

• "Stay in the shade to avoid the sun."

• "Do not touch the berries, they are poisonous."

How did Big Pinch try to hide the fact that he ate the berries?

• He threw the berries away

• He blamed Andeg, the bird

• He spread the berries out evenly

• He said the wind blew them away

What did Andeg do when Big Pinch was eating the berries?

• Flew away

• Ate the berries with him

• Cawed three times in disapproval

• Knocked over the berries

How did Mama react when she discovered the berries were missing?

• She blamed herself

• She blamed Andeg and scared him off

• She laughed and forgave Big Pinch

• She gave Big Pinch more berries to eat

What happened to Andeg after Mama threw a stick at him?

• He fell to the ground

• He was hit but flew away

• He stayed near and watched

• He ate the remaining berries

Why did Big Pinch start to feel sick?

• He ate too many berries

• He was nervous about getting caught

• He didn’t drink enough water

• The berries were spoiled

What evidence did Mama find that revealed Big Pinch’s guilt?

• Andeg confessed

• Juice stains on Big Pinch's fingers

• His sisters told on him

• The berries were scattered everywhere

What lesson did Mama hope Big Pinch would learn from this experience?

• Always tell the truth

• Share food with your siblings

• Don't blame others for your mistakes

• Eat as many berries as possible when no one is looking