DAY 09 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript narrates a series of clever tricks played by Till Owlyglass. It begins with a playful deception involving Horst, followed by a series of bets with Count Limburg. Till cleverly wins bets by exploiting the Count's assumptions, including a birthmark bet, a servant's bet, a wordplay bet, and a market scene trick. Each scenario showcases Till's wit and ability to outsmart others, leaving the Count both amused and outwitted.

What was the initial trick played by the narrator and his brother on Horst?

• They pretended they were moving away.

• They claimed their parents forbade them from visiting.

• They said Horst's stories were boring.

• They told Horst they were sick.

Why did Till decide to visit Count Limburg?

• To learn about royal customs.

• To challenge him to a duel.

• To play tricks on someone who loves betting.

• To seek employment at the court.

What was the outcome of Till's bet about the Count's birthmark?

• Till won the bet and gained a fortune.

• The Count refused to participate.

• The Count was angry and banished Till.

• Till lost the bet but gained something else.

How did Till manage to win the bet involving the Count repeating words?

• He confused the Count with a riddle.

• He used a magic spell.

• He bribed the Count's servant.

• He tricked the Count into saying the wrong words.

What unusual event occurred at the market involving Till?

• Till bought all the crockery.

• Till was arrested for theft.

• A woman smashed her crockery upon seeing Till.

• The market was closed due to a storm.

How did Till ensure the woman at the market would smash her crockery?

• He threatened her.

• He hypnotized her.

• He promised her a reward.

• He tricked her with a magic trick.

What was the Count's reaction after losing multiple bets to Till?

• He laughed it off.

• He became angry and banned betting.

• He decided to stop betting with Till.

• He challenged Till to a duel.

Where does Till plan to go after leaving Limburg?

• To another royal court.

• Back to his hometown.

• To the city of Prague.

• To a distant island.

Who is Till planning to meet in Prague?

• A famous artist.

• A group of merchants.

• The great professors.

• The royal family.

What is the main theme of Till's adventures?

• The pursuit of wealth.

• The importance of honesty.

• The cleverness and wit in trickery.

• The value of friendship.