I Got What I Asked For

Jul 17, 2026

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This is an English traditional story from School Journal Junior, 2005-V1.1, titled "I Got What I Asked For." It recounts the experience of two brothers who venture out to hunt the biggest pig. Their journey involves waiting by a track, reciting a magical incantation for spirits to guide them to their prey. They encounter various creatures, initially mistaking them for a large pig: first a bush fowl, then a wallaby. Finally, they hear a thunderous noise, which they believe to be the pig, but it turns out to be Mr. Middleton's missing horse. The story concludes with one brother reflecting on his broken spear, stating, "Well, I got what I asked for. My spear is broken in two." The document also includes comprehension questions for readers to assess their understanding of the story, focusing on predictions, identifying the largest animal encountered, and the owner of the horse.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time34 min

I Got What I Asked For

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What were the brothers trying to hunt?

The brothers went hunting, aiming to kill the biggest pig they could find.

What creatures did the brothers mistake for a big pig?

They mistook a bush fowl and then a wallaby for the big pig they were hunting.

What turned out to be the "greatest noise" the brothers heard?

The greatest noise they heard was Mr. Middleton's old horse that had gone missing.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Riley