Henny Penny: The Sky is Not Falling

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Questions and Answers

What was Henny Penny doing when something fell on her head?

She was eating her corn under the oak tree.

What was the first creature Henny Penny encountered on her journey?

A duck.

Besides Henny Penny, name two other animals that decided to go tell the king that the sky was falling.

The duck and the goose.

Which animal suggested a 'faster' route to see the king?

<p>The fox.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Henny Penny and her friends enter the cave with the fox?

<p>They distrusted the fox and chose to go directly to the king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Henny Penny want to tell that the sky was falling?

<p>The king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the wise king determine had actually fallen on Henny Penny's head?

<p>An acorn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the fox tell the animals he would take them to see the king?

<p>A cave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Henny Penny stop doing after she learned the sky was not falling?

<p>She stopped standing under the oak tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the turkey's reason for wanting to go with Henny Penny, the duck, and the goose?

<p>The turkey wanted to tell the king that the sky was falling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the fox try to trick Henny Penny and her friends?

<p>The fox said he knew a faster way to see the king and tried to lure them into a cave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the king determine that the sky was not falling?

<p>The king used logic. He knew Henny Penny was under an oak tree, therefore it must have been an acorn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this story teach us about believing everything we hear?

<p>This story teaches us that we should verify information before believing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might the story have been different if Henny Penny had taken a moment to investigate what hit her on the head?

<p>She might have realized it was just an acorn and avoided the unnecessary panic and journey to find the king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the potential danger in following the fox's advice?

<p>The fox was planning to eat them in the cave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the King's response differ from Henny Penny's initial reaction?

<p>The King responded with a calm voice and reason, while Henny Penny reacted impulsively out of fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the animals' decision not to enter the cave contribute to the story's positive resolution?

<p>It allowed them to reach the king and discover the truth, avoiding the fox's trap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Henny Penny's choice to continue eating corn, but in a different location, demonstrates about her learning from the experience?

<p>It shows she learned to be cautious but didn't let the experience completely deter her from familiar activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the story of Henny Penny be seen as an example of the spread of misinformation or 'fake news'?

<p>It shows how a small misunderstanding can quickly escalate into a widespread belief without proper verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How could the animals traveling together be seen as an example of both support and potential risk?

<p>They support each other emotionally, but also face increased risk because they become a larger, more noticeable group traveling together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who is Henny Penny?

The main character who believes the sky is falling after being hit on the head.

Why does Henny Penny panic?

Henny Penny thinks the sky is falling because something hit her on the head.

Who does Henny Penny want to warn?

Henny Penny wants to tell the king that the sky is falling.

Who joins Henny Penny?

A duck, a goose, and a turkey join Henny Penny on her journey.

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How does the fox deceive them?

The fox tricks the group by suggesting a faster route that leads to a cave.

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What is the fox's plan?

To eat them for lunch.

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Do they fall for the trick?

Henny Penny and her friends do not enter the cave and avoid being eaten.

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What really fell from the sky?

The king explains that an acorn fell from the oak tree.

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What kind of king is he?

The king is described as wise.

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What does Henny Penny learn?

Henny Penny learns not to jump to conclusions and to be more careful.

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Study Notes

  • Henny Penny was eating corn under an oak tree
  • Something fell and hit her on the head
  • Henny Penny thought the sky was falling and decided to tell the king

The Journey

  • Henny Penny encountered a duck, a goose, and a turkey
  • Each animal asked to join her on her journey to tell the king
  • Henny Penny agreed to let them all come with her

Encounter with the Fox

  • The group met a fox who also wanted to join
  • The fox offered to take them to the king via a "faster" route through a cave
  • The fox was lying and planned to eat them

Revelation

  • Henny Penny, the duck, the goose, and the turkey did not enter the cave and went to see the king
  • Henny Penny told the king that the sky was falling because something hit her head
  • The wise king deduced that an acorn had fallen from the oak tree and hit her

Conclusion

  • The king told Henny Penny to look up, and she saw the sky was not falling
  • The animals thanked the king and went home
  • Henny Penny was happy and continued to eat her corn
  • Henny Penny did not stand under the oak tree anymore

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