Jack and the Beanstalk Vocabulary

What does "trade" mean in the context of Jack trading the cow for beans?

• To sell for money

• To exchange one thing for another

• To give as a gift

• To borrow

What does "mysteriously" mean as the Stranger offers Jack the beans?

• In a happy way

• In a confusing way

• In a strange and secretive way

• In a loud and excited way

What does "gigantic" mean when describing the beanstalk?

• Small

• Fragile

• Very large

• Unsteady

What is the meaning of "enchanted" as Jack climbs into a magical land?

• Ordinary and plain

• Dirty and messy

• Filled with magic

• Scary

"Foolish" as used by Jack's mother means:

• Smart and clever

• Silly or lacking good sense

• Very kind

• Very slow

What does 'barter' mean in the context of Jack trading the cow for beans?

• To sell for money

• To exchange goods without using money

• To give as a gift

• To lend

What does 'curious' mean as Jack wonders about the beanstalk?

• Uninterested

• Eager to know or learn something

• Afraid

• Confused

What does 'towering' mean when describing the beanstalk?

• Short

• Very tall

• Weak

• Invisible

What is the meaning of 'bewitched' as Jack enters the giant's castle?

• Normal and boring

• Under a spell

• Broken

• Scary

'Cunning' as used to describe the giant means:

• Honest and straightforward

• Clever in a deceitful way

• Very strong

• Very slow