Chapter 1
Chapter 1- continued
Chapter 2
Chapter 2- continued
100
What is John a pig about?
John is a pig when it comes to candy.
100
Who is Susan Buttercup?
Susan Buttercup is John's friend from school.
100
What day does the story begin on?
The story begins on Sunday.
100
Where was John supposed to be go instead of the store?
John was supposed to go to Susan's house.
200
What is John's favorite candy?
His favorite candy is chocolate.
200
What did Dr. Cranium decide was wrong with John?
He was full of candy.
200
What did John see on the sidewalk?
John saw a grey coin.
200
Were John's parents concerned about him?
Yes, his parents were concerned. They wanted to know why he was upset and they also took him to the doctor.
300
Who is the main character?
John Midas the main character.
300
Why did Mrs. Midas say that John needed to stop eating so much candy?
Mrs. Midas told John that different parts of his body need different kinds of food to grow big and strong.
300
What did John find unusual about the man inside the store?
He found it unusual that the man knew his name.
300
What did John find inside the box of chocolates that the man sold him at the candy store?
John found one piece of chocolate that tasted better than any other chocolate he had ever had.
400
What is the name of John's sister?
The name of his sister is Mary.
400
What happened when Dr. Cranium picked up the small rubber-headed hammer and gave John a light tap on the knee?
John gave a weak kick, but later kicked again and knocked the hammer out of Dr. Cranium's hand.
400
How big was the coin?
The coin was as big as a quarter.
400
Is the book written from first or third point of view? How do you know?
The book is written in third person because it uses specific names of people and also the words he/she.
500
What illness did John's parents think he had?
His parents thought he had the measles.
500
How did Mr. Midas try to convince John to eat the right kinds of food?
He told him how upset Mrs. Midas became when he did not eat healthy food.
500
True or False: John went to the doctor because he had the flu.
False, John did not have the flu. His parents thought that he had the measles.
500
Why do you think the coin had the initials "J.M." on one side and a picture of a fat kid on the other side?
The coin had the initials of John Midas on one side, and the picture of the fat kid was to represent what would happen to John if he continued to eat so much candy and chocolate.
M
e
n
u