Characters
Who is the main antagonist in *The Pied Piper*?
The Mayor of Hamelin
In what country is the town of Hamelin located?
Germany
Who wrote the poem *The Pied Piper of Hamelin*?
Robert Browning
What literary device is used when the rats are described as “they fought the dogs and killed the cats”?
Hyperbole
What does the Mayor’s refusal to pay the Piper teach about honesty?
It shows the importance of keeping promises.
What is the name of the mysterious figure who offers to solve Hamelin’s rat problem?
The Pied Piper
What year is the story of *The Pied Piper* based on?
1284
In what century did Robert Browning live?
19th century
What is the symbolism of the Pied Piper’s flute? What does it represent?
It represents power and enchantment
How does the Piper’s revenge reflect the concept of justice?
It shows that actions have consequences.
What group of people does the Pied Piper lead away from Hamelin as his final act?
The children of Hamelin
What natural feature is Hamelin located near?
The Weser River
What literary movement is Robert Browning associated with?
Victorian literature
What is the moral lesson of the story?
The consequences of breaking promises and deceit.
What does the story teach about greed?
Greed leads to loss and suffering.
What is the role of the townspeople in the story?
They are the citizens who suffer from the rat infestation and later grieve the loss of their children
What is the name of the mountain where the children disappear?
Koppenberg Mountain
What is the tone of Browning’s *The Pied Piper*?
Playful yet moralistic
How does the poem use imagery to describe the rats?
Vivid descriptions like “great rats, small rats, lean rats, brawny rats.”
Why is the Piper’s final act of taking the children considered tragic?
It shows the ultimate cost of the town’s dishonesty.
Why does the Pied Piper take revenge on the town?
Because the Mayor refuses to pay him for removing the rats.
What is the significance of the date June 26, 1284, in the story?
It is the day the children of Hamelin disappeared.
What is the rhyme scheme of Browning’s poem?
AABB (couplets)
What is the significance of the Piper’s colourful clothing?
It symbolises his mysterious and otherworldly nature.
How has the story of *The Pied Piper* influenced modern culture and literature?
It has become a cautionary tale about responsibility and consequences, inspiring adaptations in books, films, and idioms like “paying the piper.”