When the Giant Stirred
Why is the mountain compared to a giant?
They are both very big and dangerous.
Why is the sky special?
It is food for the people.
How is Cinder Al different from his brothers?
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Why do the birds leave the island to find a new place to live?
They can sense danger and want to find a safe place to live.
TRIPLE POINTS!!!
What did the people do with the food they did not use? What does it mean?
Thew it onto the garbage heap. A load.
What does Princess Peeyu ask for in her royal proclamation?
What can we conclude about the mountain?
It is a volcano.
How does the sky solve its problem.
The sky rises very high so that it is unreachable.
The brothers don't mind having a pungent smell. What does pungent mean?
Smelling or tasting very strong and sharp.
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What does the chief say about the birds?
The chief says that the birds are the messengers of the gods.
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Why are the people careful with the sky for a short period of time?
They forgot to appreciate the sky.
TRIPLE POINTS!!!
What does the Fragrant Fairy Godmother smell like?
The Fragrant Fairy Godmother always smells fresh as daisies on a beautiful spring day.
What does the chief tell the people to do?
He tells the people to leave their beautiful island home.
What lesson can be learned from this story?
The lesson that readers can learn from the story is it is important to be grateful for what you have and not be greedy and wasteful.
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What does the author mean by saying Princess Peeyu and Cinder Al 'hit it off like onions and liver"?
By saying Princess Peeyu and Cinder Al "hit it off like onions and liver," the author means that they like each other and everything will work out happily ever after.