Characters
Who are the main animals in the story?
The three billy goats
Why did the goats want to cross the bridge?
To eat the green grass on the other side
What was under the bridge?
A troll
What kind of creature is the troll?
A mean and hungry monster
What does "trip-trap" mean?
The sound of hooves on a bridge
What is the family name of the goats?
Gruff
Who crossed the bridge first?
The smallest billy goat
What did the troll say when he heard someone on the bridge?
"Who's that trip-trapping over my bridge?"
Where did the troll live?
Under the bridge
What does "Gruff" mean?
A family name; also means rough or stern
How many billy goats are there?
Three
What did the smallest goat tell the troll?
"Wait for my bigger brother"
Why did the troll let the first two goats pass?
They told him a bigger goat was coming
What did the troll want to do to the goats?
Eat them
What is a "troll"?
A mythical creature that lives under bridges
Which goat is the smallest?
The first (or little) billy goat
What happened when the biggest goat crossed the bridge?
He knocked the troll into the river
What did the biggest goat do to the troll?
He butted him into the river
Why didn't the troll eat the first goat?
He wanted to wait for a bigger meal
What does "greedy" mean?
Wanting more than you need
Who is the biggest and strongest goat?
The third (or big) billy goat
What did the goats do after crossing the bridge?
They ate the green grass and lived happily
What lesson did the troll learn?
Not to be greedy
What happened to the troll at the end?
He was knocked into the river and never seen again
What does "butted" mean in the story?
Hit with the head or horns