Strega Nona Does It Again

Why did Strega Nona put a sign up in town square.

• She had lost her magic broom.

• She did not want the townspeople to come to her with their troubles.

• She was trying to sell her goat.

• She needed someone to help with her keep her little house and garden.

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Strega Nona told Anthony he must never

• a touch the pasta

• pick her flowers

• sweep with the broom

• milk the cow

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What happened when Anthony told the townspeople about the pasta?

• They went to find Strega Nona to tattle on him.

• They laughed at him and said he was telling a lie.

• They helped him roll out the dough and make more pasta.

• They tried to make magic pasta in their pots at home.

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The pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt when Strega Nona

• Stirred the boiling water with her magic spoon

• Clapped her hands and stomped her foot

• Danced around the pot and blew on the fire

• Sang the magic song and blew three kisses

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After the pasta stopped, Strega Nona told Anthony to

• Rake up the mess

• Fill the pot with fresh water

• Start eating

• Make sauce

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

• blow three kisses

• throw a bone in the pot

• blow bubbles

• throw in a piece of bread

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What is the author's purpose for writing the story?

• to inform us how to make spaghetti

• to explain how to make spaghetti

• to entertain us with a story about an old lady who could do magic

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What is the genre of Strega Nona?

• nonfiction

• play

• fiction

• poem

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What is the author's message of this story?

• Spaghetti tastes delicious.

• Magic can help you with anything.

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

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What kind of character is Big Anthony?

• kind

• He is a little naughty because he touched the pot.

• crazy

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