Fact Questions for
Jack and the Beanstalk

What is the name of Jack's cow?

Why do Jack and his mother decide to sell the cow?

How many beans does the old man give Jack?

What kind of beans are they?

What does Jack's mother do with the beans?

What does Jack see the next morning?

Where does Jack hide the first time when the ogre comes?

What is the first thing Jack takes from Ogre?

What kind of eggs does the hen lay?

Where does Jack hide the third time?

What wakes the ogre when Jack takes the harp?

How does Jack kill the ogre?

What happens at the end of the story?

Answers

What is the name of Jack's cow? Milky-white
Why do Jack and his mother decide to sell the cow? One morning she didn't give any milk.
How many beans does the old man give Jack? 5
What kind of beans are they? Magic beans
What does Jack's mother do with the beans? Throws them out the window
What does Jack see the next morning? A giant beanstalk outside his window
Where does Jack hide the first time when the ogre comes? In the oven
What is the first thing Jack takes from Ogre? A bag of gold
What kind of eggs does the hen lay? Golden eggs
Where does Jack hide the third time? In the copper
What wakes the ogre when Jack takes the harp? The harp cries out, "Master! Master!
How does Jack kill the ogre? He chops down the beanstalk with ogre on it
What happens at the end of the story? Jack marries a princess and lives happy ever after

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