Characters
What is the name of the robot in the story?
Clunk
Where does Grandpa fix the van?
In the garage at home
What job does the sign in the window say they want?
A new chef
What accident happens when Clunk brings Grandpa a cup of tea?
He drops the cup and tea goes into the engine
What drink does Grandpa ask Clunk to make for him?
A cup of tea
Who is fixing the van at the start of the story?
Grandpa
Where does Clunk go to look for a job?
To town
What job does Clunk first try to do in the restaurant?
Chef
What comes from the van after the tea goes into the engine?
Lots of smoke
How does Clunk feel when he sees the sign for a new chef and gets the job?
He is very happy and says, 'Fantastic!'
What are the names of the two children who help Grandpa?
Ben and Rosie
In what kind of building does Clunk see the sign 'Job – We want a new chef'?
A restaurant
What new job does Jen suggest for Clunk after he burns the chicken?
Waiter
What goes wrong when Clunk cooks the chicken?
It burns and makes lots of smoke
Why does Clunk leave a letter and go to town?
He thinks Grandpa doesn’t want his help and he wants to get a job in town
What is the name of the chef in the restaurant?
Gordon
Where are Ben and Rosie when they find and read Clunk's letter?
At home
What do waiters carry to the tables?
Plates of food
When the van is flying, how does Ben try to get help?
He opens a window and shouts, 'Clunk! Help!'
When Gordon says, 'You can’t work here!', what does Grandpa say to make Clunk feel better?
He says it’s OK, Clunk isn’t a waiter or a chef, and he wants Clunk at home with him
Who gives Clunk a tall chef's hat?
Jen
Where are Grandpa and the children when they decide to have pizza at the end?
In the restaurant
At the end of the story, what does Grandpa say he wants Clunk to do?
To be with him and help at home
How does Clunk stop the flying van?
He puts his long arms on the van and pulls it down to the street
What does the man near the window say to Clunk about the pizza at the end of the story?
He says, 'You were right. The pizza is nice!'