The Man in the Moon Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

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True or False: The “Man in the Moon” in the poem is talking about the first astronaut who walked on the moon.

False
True

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

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What is the Man in the Moon often seen with? (Please choose all that apply)

a lantern
a bundle of sticks
a walking stick
a little dog
a telescope
an old pair of gloves

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

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What is Norwich?

a city in east England
an old country that no longer exists
it's the name of the main character's home planet
a small town in southern Scotland

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

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What part of his body did the main character burn?

his mouth
his hand
his foot
his nose

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

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What does “supping” mean in “With supping cold plum porridge”?

eating
cooking
wanting or craving
feeding the dog

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

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Put the verses in the correct order.

Came down too soon,
The Man in the Moon
And asked his way to Norwich;
With supping cold plum porridge.
He went by the south,
And burnt his mouth

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

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True or False: “Cold plum porridge” was most likely something like cold oatmeal.

False
True

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

1 point(s)

Which word rhymes with “moon”?

soon
man
sun
blue

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

1 point(s)

Which word rhymes with “south”?

mouth
north
Norwich
soon

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

1 point(s)

Which word rhymes (at least partly) with “Norwich”?

porridge
supping
gorgeous
pudding