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Who found a piece of wood that wept and laughed like a child?
Mastro Cherry, the carpenter
What did Mastro Cherry plan to make with the piece of wood?
He planned to make the leg of a table.
How did Mastro Cherry react when he heard a wee, little voice coming from the piece of wood?
He stood still with arm uplifted, surprised by the voice.
What did the piece of wood request Mastro Cherry to do?
It requested him to be careful and not hit it so hard.
What did Mastro Cherry intend to use the piece of wood for initially?
He intended to use it to make the leg of a table.
What was Mastro Cherry’s real name?
Mastro Antonio
What did Mastro Cherry do when he heard the tiny voice from the piece of wood?
He grabbed the log and started to knock it about unmercifully.
Why did Mastro Cherry fall to the floor?
He fell as if shot after hearing the tiny voice giggling as it spoke.
Who takes the piece of wood from Mastro Cherry?
Geppetto takes the piece of wood from Mastro Cherry to make a Marionette.
What does the tiny voice say when Mastro Cherry is planing the wood?
It giggled and said, 'Stop it. Oh, stop it. Ha, ha, ha. You tickle my stomach.'
What was Mastro Cherry's initial reaction when he heard the tiny voice?
He grew dumb, his eyes popped out, his mouth opened wide, and his tongue hung down on his chin.
How did Mastro Cherry feel after the incident with the tiny voice?
He was scared half to death and his face had changed from red to deepest purple due to fright.
What did Mastro Cherry think about the piece of wood after hearing the tiny voice?
He considered that the piece of wood might have learned to weep and cry like a child, or that someone might be hidden in it.
What did Mastro Cherry do when he couldn't find the source of the tiny voice?
He tried to sing a gay song in order to gain courage.
What did Mastro Cherry do after opening his eyes when he fell to the floor?
He found himself sitting on the floor with his face changed due to the fright.
Who came in after a loud knock on the door?
A dapper little old man named Geppetto came in after a loud knock on the door.
What did Mastro Cherry intend to use the piece of wood for initially?
To make the leg of a table.
What did the piece of wood request Mastro Cherry to do?
Please be careful. Do not hit me so hard.
What was Mastro Cherry's real name?
Mastro Antonio.
How did Mastro Cherry react when he heard a wee, little voice coming from the piece of wood?
He stood still with arm uplifted.
What did Mastro Cherry do when he heard the tiny voice from the piece of wood?
He stood still with arm uplifted.
What was Mastro Cherry filled with when he saw the piece of wood?
Joy.
What did Mastro Cherry initially think when he heard the tiny voice coming from the piece of wood?
He thought he only imagined hearing the tiny voice.
How did Mastro Cherry react when he couldn't find the source of the tiny voice?
He started to knock the piece of wood about unmercifully.
What was Mastro Cherry's intention for the piece of wood initially?
To burn it in the stove.
What did Mastro Cherry intend to make with the piece of wood?
He intended to use it to make a Marionette.
Who came in after a loud knock on the door?
Geppetto
What did the tiny voice say when Mastro Cherry was planing the wood?
It said, 'Stop it. Oh, stop it. Ha, ha, ha. You tickle my stomach.'
What was the color of Geppetto's wig?
Yellow
What happened to Mastro Cherry when he heard the tiny voice from the piece of wood?
He fell to the floor as if shot.
What did Mastro Cherry do after opening his eyes when he fell to the floor?
He found himself sitting on the floor.
What did Mastro Cherry think about the piece of wood after hearing the tiny voice?
He thought the wood might have someone hidden in it.
Study Notes
Mastro Cherry and the Piece of Wood
- Mastro Cherry, whose real name is Geppetto, found a piece of wood that wept and laughed like a child.
- Geppetto intended to make a table leg with the piece of wood.
- When he heard a wee, little voice coming from the piece of wood, he was shocked and couldn't believe his ears.
- The piece of wood requested Geppetto to stop planing it.
- Geppetto initially thought the voice was coming from a cricket or a mouse, but couldn't find the source.
- He fell to the floor, terrified, and opened his eyes to find the piece of wood still talking.
- Geppetto was filled with wonder and awe when he saw the piece of wood.
- He thought the piece of wood was magical after hearing the tiny voice.
- Geppetto's intention for the piece of wood was to make a puppet out of it after hearing the tiny voice.
Visitation
- After a loud knock on the door, a neighbor came in.
- Geppetto's wig was red.
Note: The same questions are repeated in the original text, so I have condensed the answers to eliminate duplicates and provide a clear summary of the key facts.
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