The Little Thief in the Pantry by Anonymous Quiz

What is the main lesson in 'The Little Thief in the Pantry'?

The danger of disobeying your mother

Why does Greywhiskers think the people in their house are kind?

Because they leave nice things for them in the larder

What is Greywhiskers' attitude towards his mother's warning?

He disregards it and considers it unnecessary

What does Greywhiskers intend to do when his mother takes an afternoon nap?

Steal away and scamper across the pantry shelves Signup and view all the answers

What is Greywhiskers' perception of his ability to take care of himself?

He thinks he knows how to take care of himself Signup and view all the answers

What does Greywhiskers learn about stealing and giving in the story?

Stealing is wrong, but giving is a good thing Signup and view all the answers

What did Greywhiskers do when he found the iced cake on the shelf?

He licked his lips and sniffed the cake Signup and view all the answers

What was written on top of the cake that Greywhiskers found?

Happy Birthday Ethel Signup and view all the answers

How did Greywhiskers feel about eating little Miss Ethel’s birthday cake?

He felt guilty Signup and view all the answers

What did Greywhiskers find in the pantry on the next day?

A wooden house with cheese inside Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Greywhiskers when he entered the wooden house in the pantry?

He found himself in a trap Signup and view all the answers

Who set the trap that caught Greywhiskers in the pantry?

The cook Signup and view all the answers

What did the cook intend to do with Greywhiskers when he was caught in the trap?

'Drown him', as mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

Who showed compassion towards Greywhiskers when he was caught in the trap?

'The pretty little girl' Ethel, as mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

How did Greywhiskers feel after being set free by Ethel?

'Relieved' as mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What did Greywhiskers promise his mother after being comforted by her?

To always obey her. Signup and view all the answers