Chapter 9 | STORY | You're Thinking About Doughnuts

Frank, a plastic skeleton, and a giant fly embark on a quest to find Frank's mom and the real skeleton of the wild man of Ashdown Forest. They explore a glass house with statues, including one of Joseph Brymon, who funded the museum with his pickle fortune. The giant fly reveals Brymon's factory inside the statue, where Frank sees women working in poor conditions, including someone resembling his mom. The story highlights themes of urgency, ambition, and the impact of wealth.

What does the giant fly aspire to do after escaping the science box?

• Run a sports shop

• Open a bakery

• Start a restaurant

• Become a scientist

What is the significance of the statue of Joseph Brymon in the glass house?

• He was a famous general

• He founded the museum

• He was a local artist

• He was a sports legend

What mistake does the plastic skeleton make regarding Joseph Brymon's wealth?

• Believes Brymon was a general

• Thinks Brymon was a scientist

• Confuses pickled onions with doughnuts

• Assumes Brymon was a baker

How does the giant fly awaken the statue of Joseph Brymon?

• By clapping hands

• By reciting a speech

• By singing a song

• By tapping the statue

What does the giant fly say about the statue of Joseph Brymon?

• It is a reminder of Brymon's kindness

• It is a symbol of Brymon's wealth

• It is a historical artifact

• It is a magical statue

What does Frank fear about his mother's situation in the pickle factory?

• She is a statue

• She is running the factory

• She is lost in the factory

• She is being turned into pickles

What does the giant fly reveal about the working conditions in Brymon's factory?

• Workers are all men

• Workers face harsh conditions

• Workers are well-paid

• Workers have short hours

What does Frank notice about the woman who looks like his mom in the factory?

• She looks very tired

• She is talking to others

• She is smiling

• She is wearing a uniform

What does the giant fly say about the factory's existence?

• It is in Brymon's heart

• It is a new factory

• It is a public attraction

• It is a secret location

What does Frank have to do to help his mother?

• Talk to Mr. Brymon

• Work it out himself

• Find another job for her

• Ask the giant fly for help