The Nameless Pie Quick Check

See how much you remember about Mr Pearce's special pie, the ideas that helped sell it and why names can tell a story.

Comprehension

1. Why was Mr Pearce worried about his favourite pie?

Nobody wanted to buy any pies. People walked straight past his favourite pie. He had run out of pastry.

2. What did the label on the pie originally say?

LAMB PIE CHERRY COURT CASTLE PIE Mr Pearce's Favourite

3. What made Toby realise something was missing?

The pie was too small. The label only described the pie instead of making it special. The shop window was too clean.

4. What new name did Sally suggest?

The Cherry Court Castle Pie The King's Pie The Famous Lamb Pie

5. What happened after the display was changed?

People ignored the pie as before. People stopped, slowed and wanted to try the pie. Mr Pearce stopped making lamb pies.

The quiz questions below use this short piece from the story:

“People slowed down.”

“Children pressed their noses against the glass.”

The whole pie sat on a wooden board.

Mr Pearce laughed.

6. “Mr Pearce laughed.” Which is the verb?

People slowed down

7. “The whole pie.” Which word is the adjective?

pie whole the

8. “Wooden board.” Which word is the adjective?

wooden board the

This question is not scored. Which use would you suggest to help an wooden pie raise money without losing its history?

Hwooden concerts and community performances. Cobble Hill Wildflower Honey Honey from Cherry Court Meadows Think of an even better name.

There is no single right answer. Talk about which idea could raise money while still respecting the pie and its history.