DAY 01 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass

The narrator recounts a childhood experience in Germany where he and his brother often got into trouble due to boredom. Their parents, unable to manage their mischief, sought help from a caretaker whose father, Old Man Horst, was known for his ability to 'cure' bad behavior. Old Man Horst tells the boys the story of Till Owle-Glasse, a legendary mischievous figure, to illustrate that there are worse behaviors than theirs. The story of Till's antics and the impact on his family is shared, leaving the boys intrigued and promising to return for more tales.

What did the narrator and his brother do when they got bored?

• They went to the park.

• They climbed out of the window onto the roof.

• They watched TV all day.

• They helped their parents with work.

Who suggested taking the boys to Old Man Horst?

• Their teacher

• Their mother

• The caretaker

• Their father

What was Old Man Horst's plan to stop the boys from being bad?

• To punish them

• To tell them stories about a worse boy

• To give them chores

• To send them to school

Where was Till Owle-Glasse born?

• Hamburg

• Berlin

• Knittlingen

• Munich

What was the significance of Till's triple baptism?

• It was a sign of his future mischief.

• It was a family tradition.

• It was a sign of good luck.

• It was a mistake.

What did Till do to the neighbors' drinks?

• He spilled them.

• He added vinegar.

• He drank them.

• He added sugar.

What did Till do to deceive his father during their ride?

• He made faces behind his father's back.

• He fell asleep.

• He behaved perfectly.

• He sang songs.

What was the villagers' reaction to Till's behavior?

• They ignored him.

• They praised him.

• They complained to his parents.

• They gave him gifts.

How did Till's father react to the villagers' complaints?

• He moved to another village.

• He punished Till.

• He ignored the complaints.

• He believed Till was innocent.

What did Old Man Horst promise the boys at the end of the day?

• To take them on a trip

• To teach them a new game

• To tell them more stories

• To give them a gift