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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did Strega Nona put a sign up in town square.
She had lost her magic broom.
She did not want the townspeople to come to her with their troubles.
She was trying to sell her goat.
She needed someone to help with her keep her little house and garden.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Strega Nona told Anthony he must never
a touch the pasta
pick her flowers
sweep with the broom
milk the cow
- 3. Multiple Choice
What happened when Anthony told the townspeople about the pasta?
They went to find Strega Nona to tattle on him.
They laughed at him and said he was telling a lie.
They helped him roll out the dough and make more pasta.
They tried to make magic pasta in their pots at home.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt when Strega Nona
Stirred the boiling water with her magic spoon
Clapped her hands and stomped her foot
Danced around the pot and blew on the fire
Sang the magic song and blew three kisses
- 5. Multiple Choice
After the pasta stopped, Strega Nona told Anthony to
Rake up the mess
Fill the pot with fresh water
Start eating
Make sauce
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did Big Anthony forget to do when he wanted the pasta to stop?
blow three kisses
throw a bone in the pot
blow bubbles
throw in a piece of bread
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose for writing the story?
to inform us how to make spaghetti
to explain how to make spaghetti
to entertain us with a story about an old lady who could do magic
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the genre of Strega Nona?
nonfiction
play
fiction
poem
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the author's message of this story?
Spaghetti tastes delicious.
Magic can help you with anything.
There will be consequences when you don't follow directions.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What kind of character is Big Anthony?
kind
He is a little naughty because he touched the pot.
crazy
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