The Giant's Bargain: A Story Analysis

A farmer couple, unable to have children, is offered a child by a giant with the condition that they return her at age 17. They accept and receive a golden cucumber, which turns into a girl. As the girl grows, the couple devises a plan to save her from the giant. Using magic, the girl escapes the giant's pursuit, and the family is reunited, living happily ever after.

What was the main wish of the farmers in the story?

• To travel the world

• To have a child

• To own more land

• To become wealthy

Who appeared to the farmers with an offer?

• A king

• A wizard

• A giant

• A fairy

What did the giant give to the farmers?

• A bag of gold

• A map to treasure

• A magic wand

• A bunch of cucumbers

What condition did the giant set for giving the child?

• The child must be returned at age 17

• The child must marry the giant

• The child must work for the giant

• The child must never leave the farm

How did the farmers initially feel about the giant's condition?

• Happy

• Worried

• Angry

• Indifferent

What did the farmers plan to do to protect their child?

• Build a fortress

• Send her to another village

• Hide her in a cave

• Run away with her

What did the girl use to slow down the giant during the chase?

• Magic stones

• A river

• Chili and cucumbers

• A magic broom

What was the final obstacle that stopped the giant?

• A high mountain

• A wide sea

• A large desert

• A deep forest

What was the outcome for the farmers and their daughter?

• They were captured by the giant

• They lived happily ever after

• They lost their daughter

• They moved to a new land

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Promises should be kept

• Magic always solves problems

• Giants are always evil

• Farming is a difficult job