Story Questions
Why couldn’t Mr. Kranky sleep?
He couldn’t stop thinking of things George’s medicine could do.
A little boy who mixed a bunch of things into a pot to make medicine for their grandma.
George
another word for jumping
leaping
How did they get Grandma out of the house?
They called a crane company and pulled her out from the roof.
A bitter old woman
Grandma
a container made of wood with a circle-shaped top and bottom
barrel
What did Grandma do as soon as she was out of the house?
She jumped on to George’s pony, Jack Frost, and went for a ride.
Mrs. Kranky or
George's mother
An annoying person
pain in the neck
What did Mr. Kranky do with his breakfast because he was so worked up?
He put butter in his coffee and milk on his toast.
A tiny man who wants to make a lot more of George's medicine.
Mr. Kranky or
George's father
Crushing something as you are moving
trample
What is George’s problem with making the medicine again?
He can’t remember what he used to make the medicine.
Geroge's beloved pony who grows.
Jack Frost
Having a lot of energy
frisky as a ferret