Characters
Places
Jobs and Work
Problems and Solutions
Story Details and Feelings
100

What is the name of the robot in the story?

Clunk

100

Where does Grandpa fix the van?

In the garage at home

100

What job does the sign in the window say they want?

A new chef

100

What accident happens when Clunk brings Grandpa a cup of tea?

He drops the cup and tea goes into the engine

100

What drink does Grandpa ask Clunk to make for him?

A cup of tea

200

Who is fixing the van at the start of the story?

Grandpa

200

Where does Clunk go to look for a job?

To town

200

What job does Clunk first try to do in the restaurant?

Chef

200

What comes from the van after the tea goes into the engine?

Lots of smoke

200

How does Clunk feel when he sees the sign for a new chef and gets the job?

He is very happy and says, 'Fantastic!'

300

What are the names of the two children who help Grandpa?

Ben and Rosie

300

In what kind of building does Clunk see the sign 'Job – We want a new chef'?

A restaurant

300

What new job does Jen suggest for Clunk after he burns the chicken?

Waiter

300

What goes wrong when Clunk cooks the chicken?

It burns and makes lots of smoke

300

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

400

What is the name of the chef in the restaurant?

Gordon

400

Where are Ben and Rosie when they find and read Clunk's letter?

At home

400

What do waiters carry to the tables?

Plates of food

400

When the van is flying, how does Ben try to get help?

He opens a window and shouts, 'Clunk! Help!'

400

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

500

Who gives Clunk a tall chef's hat?

Jen

500

Where are Grandpa and the children when they decide to have pizza at the end?

In the restaurant

500

At the end of the story, what does Grandpa say he wants Clunk to do?

To be with him and help at home

500

How does Clunk stop the flying van?

He puts his long arms on the van and pulls it down to the street

500

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!'