Stone Soup Quiz

Stone Soup – Kevin Graal
7-Question Multiple Choice Quiz

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) based on the story “Stone Soup” by Kevin Graal. Write your answers clearly.

1. At the beginning of the story, what problem do the three travellers have when they arrive at the town?
   A. They are lost and cannot find the town
   B. They are tired, thirsty, and very hungry
   C. They are looking for their missing friend
   D. They are carrying too much heavy food

2. How do the townspeople first react when they see the travellers coming?
   A. They happily invite them in for dinner
   B. They ignore them and go to sleep
   C. They hide their food and pretend they have nothing
   D. They run away to another town

3. What do the travellers ask the townspeople to bring to the town square?
   A. A big empty pot and some firewood
   B. A table and some chairs
   C. Knives, forks, and spoons
   D. Bread and cheese

4. What is the first “special ingredient” the travellers put into the pot?
   A. Carrots
   B. Onions
   C. Three smooth round stones
   D. Pieces of meat

5. Why do the townspeople start bringing food like carrots, onions, and cabbages?
   A. They feel sorry for the travellers and give them all their money
   B. They think the stones are magical and want the soup to taste even better
   C. They want to get rid of old food from their houses
   D. They are afraid the travellers will punish them if they refuse

6. What happens in the town square after the soup is finally ready?
   A. The travellers eat alone and leave quickly
   B. The townspeople argue about who brought the best food
   C. Everyone shares a big feast with bread, beer, and wine, with singing and dancing
   D. The pot breaks and the soup is wasted

7. What important lesson do the townspeople learn by the end of the story?
   A. It is better to eat alone than to share
   B. Travellers are always trying to trick people
   C. Expensive food is always the most delicious
   D. When everyone gives a little, they can achieve a lot

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