Problems
What problem are the characters facing at the beginning of the story?
A mutant zombie snail is eating the walls of the house.
What is the goal of Aunt Augusta's research?
To create snails that eat weeds but not vegetables.
Is the narrator amused or frightened?
Amused
Who are the main characters in the story?
Simon, Aunt, Mom, Dad, Amelia, a giant mutant zombie snail.
Why doesn't Mom want the snails in the house?
They've gotten really big, and she's afraid they will get loose.
How does Simon know that the snails are still nearby?
The snails have eaten all of the weeds.
How do you know that author is amused?
He is describing a tense situation in a funny way.
What happens to upset Dad during his shower?
One of the snails is on the ceiling.
What problem does Simon and Aunt August have when the snails do escape?
They find only 13 of the 15 snails.
Why is the giant snail eating trees and bushes?
The snails is so big, it needs more nourishment.
How does the author describe the snail?
Ravenous mountain of slime
Why does Simon think Aunt Augusta's solution to the snail problem is a bad idea?
There would be another mutant creature on the loose and create a mess on cars.
What is Aunt Augusta's plan to solve the problem of the giant snails?
She will create a genetically modified sparrow that eats only giant snails.
How does the family protect themselves from the snail?
Surrounding themselves with vegetables.
How is Aunt Augusta's speech different from the other characters?
She uses scientific terms.
What happens when the snail egg hatches?
The hatched snail is huge and eating everything.
What do Simon and Aunt Augusta fear that the snails have done?
Laid eggs
How does the family feel about Aunt Augusta's cooking?
They don't like it.
What idea does the author express with the sound of ARRGH?
The characters are scared.
Why is this snail a giant mutant zombie?
A mistake was made in the experiment.