The Story of the Pied Piper of Hamlin

The story of the Pied Piper of Hamlin is narrated, where a town plagued by rats seeks help from a mysterious piper. He successfully leads the rats to their demise with his music but is denied his promised reward. In retaliation, he lures the town's children away. The authorities, realizing their mistake, pay him, and the children are returned. The town learns a valuable lesson about greed and gratitude.

What was the main problem faced by the town of Hamlin?

• A plague of locusts

• A flood

• A plague of rats

• A drought

What did the authorities promise to anyone who could rid the town of rats?

• A new house

• 10 bags of gold

• A feast

• A statue in their honor

How did the Pied Piper manage to lead the rats out of the town?

• By using a magical net

• By playing a strange tune on his pipe

• By setting traps

• By using a special potion

What was the reaction of the town's authorities after the rats were gone?

• They offered him more gold

• They celebrated and rewarded the Pied Piper

• They ignored the Pied Piper and refused to pay him

• They asked the Pied Piper to stay in the town

What did the Pied Piper do when he was denied his reward?

• He left the town quietly

• He played another tune to lead the children away

• He destroyed the town

• He took the authorities to court

Where did the Pied Piper lead the children?

• To a forest

• To a cave

• To a mountain

• To a river

How many children were left in the town after the Pied Piper's revenge?

• Ten

• Five

• Two

• None

What did the authorities do to get the children back?

• They tried to find another solution

• They apologized and asked for forgiveness

• They offered the Pied Piper 20 bags of gold

• They sent soldiers after him

What lesson did the town learn from the Pied Piper's actions?

• To never trust strangers

• To be cautious of music

• To always keep promises

• To avoid making deals

What is said to be heard in the town of Hamlin if you listen carefully?

• The sound of the river

• The sound of the Pied Piper's music

• The sound of children playing

• The sound of rats