Strega Nona Story Questions

In a town in Calabria, Strega Nona, known for her magical abilities, hires Big Anthony to help with chores. She warns him not to touch her magic pasta pot. Curious, Anthony uses the pot while she's away, causing an uncontrollable pasta overflow. The townspeople panic, but Strega Nona returns just in time to stop the chaos. As punishment, Anthony must eat all the pasta he created.

What does 'Strega Nona' mean?

• Old Woman

• Magic Lady

• Wise Healer

• Grandma Witch

What could Strega Nona cure with oil, water, and a hairpin?

• A fever

• A cold

• A headache

• A broken heart

What was the one thing Strega Nona told Big Anthony not to touch?

• The goat

• The garden

• The cupboard

• The pasta pot

What did Big Anthony see Strega Nona do to the pasta pot?

• Sing to it

• Dance around it

• Blow three kisses to it

• Stir it with a spoon

What did Big Anthony forget to do after using the pasta pot?

• Sing the magic song

• Blow three kisses

• Turn off the stove

• Cover the pot

How did the townspeople react when the pasta started overflowing?

• They cheered

• They laughed

• They ignored it

• They panicked

What did the mayor suggest to stop the pasta?

• Using a giant spoon

• Building a barricade

• Calling the fire department

• Praying

Who ultimately stopped the pasta from overflowing?

• The mayor

• The priests

• Big Anthony

• Strega Nona

What did Strega Nona say the punishment must do?

• Be lenient

• Be quick

• Fit the crime

• Be severe

What was Big Anthony's punishment?

• Leaving the town

• Eating all the pasta

• Fixing the pasta pot

• Cleaning the town