(i) What is the Psammead's special ability?
(a) It can fly
(b) It can grant wishes
(c) It can swim
(d) It can talk
(ii) What did the children wish for when they met the Psammead?
(a) Toys
(b) To be beautiful
(c) Candy
(d) A new house
(iii) Why was the Psammead a bit grumpy when the children first met it?
(a) It didn't like children
(b) It was too tired
(c) It had been alone for a long time
(d) It was always grumpy
(iv) What caused the Psammeads to become fewer and fewer over the years?
(a) They had too many children
(b) They caught colds
(c) The moats filled with water
(d) The sea rushed in and harmed them
(v) Why didn't Martha recognize the children when they returned home?
(a) They were wearing masks
(b) They looked very different
(c) She was pretending not to know them
(d) She had memory problems
(i) The Psammead can grant _________.
(ii) The Psammead's eyes sit on _________.
(iii) The children wished to be very, very ___________.
(iv) The Psammead was grumpy because it had been alone for a very, very _________.
(v) Martha didn't recognize the children because they looked very ___________.
Match the items from Column A with their corresponding descriptions in Column B.
(i) The Psammead could grant wishes. (True/False)
(ii) The Psammead's eyes were like a cat's eyes. (True/False)
(iii) The children were happy with their new appearances after their wish was granted. (True/False)
(iv) The Psammead was grumpy because it didn't like children. (True/False)
(v) Martha recognized the children immediately when they returned home. (True/False)
You can access the solutions to this worksheet here.
1. What is the main plot of "Five Children and It"? |
2. Who are the main characters in "Five Children and It"? |
3. What are some of the wishes the children make, and what are their outcomes? |
4. What lessons do the children learn from their experiences with the Psammead? |
5. How does the story of "Five Children and It" reflect themes of childhood and imagination? |
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