Roger Skunk Meets the Wizard

Questions and Answers

What does Roger Skunk want the wizard to help him with?

To get rid of his long ears

To make new friends

To change his bad smell (correct)

To become a human

What item does the wizard rummage around to find for his spell?

A crystal ball

A magic wand (correct)

A potion bottle

A spell book

How does the wizard's voice affect Jack when he imitates it?

It makes him feel annoyed

It makes him laugh uncontrollably

It causes a shiver down his spine

It excites him with fascination (correct)

What does Roger Skunk want to smell like after visiting the wizard?

Roses Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the wizard have a cleaning lady?

He is a very old man Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack's narration suggest about the wizard's age and abilities?

Wizards are ageless and don't die Signup and view all the answers

How does Jack describe the wizard's appearance?

A small, old man with a long white beard and a pointed blue hat Signup and view all the answers

What does Roger Skunk's request to the wizard reveal about him?

He is insecure about his own unique smell and desires to be like others. Signup and view all the answers

How does the wizard's house reflect his personality?

The house is dark and cluttered, reflecting the wizard's mysterious and powerful personality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the wizard's magical spell in the story?

The spell signifies the wizard's ability to grant wishes and fulfill desires. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Jack and Jo?

Jack is Jo's best friend, who enjoys sharing imaginative adventures with her. Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN purpose of the wizard's spell in the story?

To help Roger Skunk overcome his self-consciousness and gain confidence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roger Skunk's Journey

Roger Skunk crosses the creek to find the wizard's house
He knocks on the door and meets the tiny old wizard with a long white beard and a pointed blue hat
The wizard has a distinctive voice, which Jack imitates by scrunching up his face and whining through his eyes

The Wizard's House

The wizard's house is cluttered with magic things in a big dusty heap because the wizard doesn't have a cleaning lady
The wizard is very old, but unlike others, wizards don't die

Roger Skunk's Problem

Roger Skunk smells awful, and all the little animals run away from him
The enormous wise owl told him the wizard could help him

The Wizard's Solution

The wizard finds an old stick called a magic wand to help Roger Skunk
Roger Skunk decides he wants to smell like roses
The wizard chants a magical spell, "Abracadabry, hocus-poo, Roger Skunk, how do you do, Roses, boses, pull an ear, Roger Skunk, you never fear: Bingo!"

Roger Skunk's Adventure

Roger Skunk went to the wizard's house over the creek
The wizard's house is a little white house
The wizard is a tiny little old man with a long white beard and a pointed blue hat
The wizard has a distinctive voice, sounding whiny and elderly
Roger Skunk visits the wizard because the enormous wise owl told him the wizard could help him with his problem
Roger Skunk's problem is that all the little animals run away from him because he smells awful

The Wizard's House

The wizard's house is cluttered with magic things in a dusty heap
The wizard doesn't have a cleaning lady because he is a wizard and a very old man
The wizard has a magic wand that he uses to help Roger Skunk

The Magic Solution

The wizard asks Roger Skunk what he wants to smell like, and Roger chooses roses
The wizard uses his magic wand to cast a spell to make Roger Skunk smell like roses
The wizard's spell includes the words "Abracadabry, hocus-poo, Roger Skunk, how do you do, Roses, boses, pull an ear, Roger Skunk, you never fear: Bingo!"