Question 1

Who is the main character?

Accepted Answer

The apprentice

Answer

The broom

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The pail

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The sorcerer

Question 2

Why does the apprentice need to mop the floor?

Accepted Answer

To help her pay for magic school.

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To clean the mess she made.

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To give the sorcerer a reason to do spells.

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To practice spells she learned.

Question 3

What does the sorcerer tell the apprentice before he leaves?

Accepted Answer

Don't cast any spells.

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Don't forget to sweep.

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Don't make any messes.

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Don't go to any shops.

Question 4

The apprentice whispers magic words to the broom so it can ...

Accepted Answer

bring water from the well.

Answer

sweep the floor.

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go get the sorcerer.

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mop the floor.

Question 5

What does the broom do after it grows legs?

Accepted Answer

It bows to the apprentice.

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It's cheeks glow red.

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It stands tall.

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It grows arms.

Question 6

What does the apprentice do when she thinks the broom is taking too long?

Accepted Answer

She cuts the broom in half.

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She helps the broom.

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She gives up on magic.

Question 7

Why does the apprentice say, "And when the sorcerer returns, in deep trouble am I"?

Accepted Answer

Because she didn't listen to the sorcerer.

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Because she did not mop the sorcerer's floors.

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Because she lost his broom.

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Because the sorcerer can't swim.

Question 8

What happens after the sorcerer comes back from town?

Accepted Answer

He casts a spell to fix the problem.

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He tells the apprentice she is good at magic.

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He uses his new broom to sweep away the water.

Question 9

Which word best describes the apprentice?

Accepted Answer

crafty

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silly

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scary

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angry

Question 10

What lesson does the reader learn from this story?

Accepted Answer

It is important to listen to your teachers.

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It is important to be kind and friendly.

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It is important to try new things.

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