Gruffalo Story Comprehension Questions

The story follows a clever mouse who encounters various predators in the forest. To avoid being eaten, the mouse invents a fictional creature called the Gruffalo, describing it as a fearsome beast. Each predator is scared off by the thought of the Gruffalo. However, the mouse eventually meets the real Gruffalo, who is exactly as described. Using wit, the mouse convinces the Gruffalo that he is the most feared creature in the forest, leading the Gruffalo to flee. The story ends with the mouse enjoying a nut in peace.

What did the Fox invite the Mouse to do?

• Go for a walk

• Have lunch

• Climb a tree

• Play a game

What was the Mouse's excuse to the Fox for not joining him?

• He was tired

• He had to meet the Gruffalo

• He was scared

• He was busy

What did the Owl invite the Mouse to do?

• Fly together

• Go for a swim

• Have a snack

• Have a party

What did the Mouse say the Gruffalo's favorite food was to the Owl?

• Ice cream

• Owl ice cream

• Fried Snake

• Roasted Fox

What did the Snake invite the Mouse to do?

• Climb a tree

• Dance

• Go fishing

• Visit his house

What did the Mouse say the Gruffalo's favorite food was to the Snake?

• Roasted Fox

• Fried Snake

• Mouse pie

• Owl ice cream

What was the Mouse's reaction when he finally saw the Gruffalo?

• He tricked the Gruffalo

• He fought the Gruffalo

• He was scared

• He ran away

What did the Mouse claim was his favorite food to the Gruffalo?

• Fried Snake

• Gruffalo stew

• Roasted Fox

• Owl ice cream

How did the other animals react when they saw the Gruffalo with the Mouse?

• They laughed

• They ignored them

• They attacked the Gruffalo

• They ran away

What did the Mouse find at the end of the story?

• A piece of cheese

• A nut

• A friend

• A new home