Learn Italian!
How do you say "yes" in Italian?
a) oui
b) si
c) ciao
B) Si
Name the male main character.
Big Anthony
What is the title of the book?
Strega Nona
What can Big Anthony not touch?
The magic pasta pot
If you could have a magical cooking pot, what would you make with it?
Be creative!
How do you say "thank you" in Italian?
a) grazie
b) gracias
c) merci
A) Grazie
How would you describe Strega Nona? What are some character traits?
Kind, intelligent, calm, magical.
Where did the story take place? Setting.
Calabria, Italy
Name one thing Big Anthony had to do for Strega Nona.
sweep the house
wash the dishes
weed the garden
pick the vegetables
feed the goat
fetch the water
Should Strega Nona trust Big Anthony again? Why?
Have a reasonable explanation.
How do you say "hello/goodbye" in Italian?
a) grazie
b) hola
c) ciao
C) Ciao
What did Strega Nona do for a living?
She was a witch
What was the conflict of the story?
Big Anthony does not listen to Strega Nona and uses the magic pasta pot. He then floods the town with pasta.
What was Big Anthony's punishment?
Big Anthony had to eat all of the left over pasta.
What would you do if you were Big Anthony and had made the pasta overflow?
Be creative and win the point :)
How do you say "please" in Italian?
a) per favore
b) por favor
c) please
A) Per favore
What did Big Anthony do when he first made the pasta?
Invite the townspeople to eat pasta.
What was the resolution of the story?
Strega Nona returns to town and stops the pasta, by blowing 3 kisses.
What was the secret trick to stop the pasta from overfilling?
Blow three kisses to the pot
What might have happened if Strega Nona had not returned home when she did?
Be creative about your response.
How do you say "you're welcome" in Italian?
a) prego
b) de nada
c) ciao
A) Prego
What does strega nona mean?
Grandma witch
Who was the author and illustrator?
Tomie dePaola
Who did Strega Nona go visit?
Strega Amelia
Do you think the punishment fits the crime?
Explain.