Hegy Peg Story Comprehension

A mother promises her seven children to bring them gifts from the market. A witch tricks the children into letting her in by offering gold, then turns them into food. The mother returns, discovers the witch's trick, and follows a blackbird to the witch's hut. She cleverly identifies her children by their requested gifts, turning them back to normal. The mother defeats the witch, and they reunite happily.

What is the setting of the story?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A dusty road far away

• A magical kingdom

How many children does the mother have?

• Five

• Seven

• Six

• Eight

What does the mother promise her children?

• A trip to the city

• Anything they want from the market

• A new house

• A pet

What does Monday ask for?

• A pocket knife

• A tub of butter

• A china pitcher

• A pot of honey

What warning does the mother give her children?

• Don't eat too much

• Don't let a stranger in and don't touch fire

• Don't go outside

• Don't play too loudly

Who approaches the children after the mother leaves?

• A friendly neighbor

• A wandering merchant

• A witch named Hegy Peg

• A lost traveler

What does Hegy Peg initially ask the children for?

• A light for her pipe

• Some food

• Directions to the market

• A place to stay

What does Hegy Peg offer the children to let her in?

• A magical spell

• A sack of gold

• A new toy

• A delicious meal

What happens to the children after they let Hegy Peg in?

• They run away

• They are turned into food

• They fall asleep

• They become invisible

What does the mother find when she returns home?

• The witch's broken pipe and burnt straw

• The house in disarray

• A note from the children

• A stranger in the house