Jack and the Cow: A Story Overview

Questions and Answers

What was the main reason Jack's mother sent him to the market?

To look for a new cow

To meet with a neighbor

To sell their cow for money (correct)

To buy seeds for the farm

What did Jack ultimately trade his cow for?

A new cow

Five gold coins

Five magic beans (correct)

A bag of silver

How did Jack's mother react when he returned home with the beans?

She suggested they plant the beans for food

She was furious and threw the beans out the window (correct)

She took the beans and planted them

She was overjoyed and celebrated

What appeared the morning after Jack's mother threw the beans out the window?

A giant green beanstalk Signup and view all the answers

What was Jack's emotional state when he realized he no longer had a cow?

Devastated and feeling stupid Signup and view all the answers

What did Jack hope to achieve by climbing the beanstalk?

To find riches to make his mother happy Signup and view all the answers

Who did Jack meet on his way to the market?

An old man Signup and view all the answers

What were the magic beans said to be worth?

More than five gold coins Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Jack: A young man living with his mother, struggling with poverty.
Jack's Mother: Concerned about their financial situation, she urges Jack to sell their cow.

Setting

A small farm located at the base of the foggy mountains.
The impending winter highlights their urgent need for repairs.

Plot Development

Jack is sent to market to sell their cow, Bess, to earn money for home repairs.
The mother emphasizes the dire need for money due to their broken roof and windows.

Key Event

Jack encounters an old man who offers to trade five magic beans for the cow.
The old man claims the beans hold greater value than gold, promising future wealth.

Conflict

Jack faced with a dilemma: trade their only source of income for potential future riches.
Jack's excitement turns to despair when his mother reacts angrily after he brings home the beans.

Turning Point

Jack's mother discards the beans, leading to Jack's feelings of regret and stupidity.
The next morning, Jack discovers a giant beanstalk grew from the discarded beans, confirming their magical properties.

Themes

Poverty and desperation drive characters to make tough decisions.
The concept of hope versus immediate practicality appears when Jack decides to climb the beanstalk in search of riches.

Description

This quiz explores the story of Jack, a young man living in poverty with his mother on a small farm. Faced with challenges, Jack must rise to the occasion to help his family by selling their only cow. Test your understanding of the story's themes and characters.