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The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff
In a time long past, nestled within a verdant valley, dwelt three billy
goats whose bellies echoed with aching hunger. Yearning to satiate their
appetites, they embarked on a perilous ascent towards the lofty summit,
where lush blades of grass beckoned. Along their journey, a bridge
spanned a majestic river, a threshold guarded by a fearsome and colossal
troll. This loathsome creature, driven by ravenous desires, beheld the
billy goats with a malicious gleam in its eyes.
The troll's voice reverberated, casting a chilling spell upon the air,
as it called out to the approaching billy goats, "Pray tell, who dares
to traverse my bridge with their resounding steps?"
The smallest among the billy goats, known as Little Billy Goat Gruff,
summoned the courage to respond, "Fear not, for it is I, Little Billy
Goat Gruff, seeking passage to the mountain's lofty peak, where
succulent grass awaits my famished frame."
The troll sneered, baring its jagged fangs, declaring, "I shall devour
you whole!"
Undeterred by the threat, Little Billy Goat Gruff stood his ground and
retorted, "Nay, dear troll, you underestimate my diminutive form. Allow
my brother, Middle Billy Goat Gruff, to pass first, for he possesses a
greater stature."
Reluctantly, the troll consented, granting Middle Billy Goat Gruff
passage. Though larger than his diminutive sibling, Middle Billy Goat
Gruff remained too feeble for the troll's voracious appetite. The troll
lunged forth, intent on making a meal of him, yet Middle Billy Goat
Gruff, agile and swift, nimbly leaped over the vile creature, escaping
its clutches.
Incensed by his failure, the troll's ire reached a boiling point. Its
enraged voice pierced the atmosphere once more, bellowing, "Who dares to
trespass upon my domain, their feet echoing upon my bridge?"
Confident and resolute, the largest of the billy goats emerged from the
shadows, his name resounding with authority, "Behold, it is I, Big Billy
Goat Gruff, destined for the mountain's verdant summit, where my palate
shall savor the sweet nectar of emerald blades."
The troll, trembling before the mighty presence, snarled, "I shall
consume you whole!"
In a display of unyielding courage, Big Billy Goat Gruff countered,
"Foolish troll, you underestimate my size. It is I who shall feast upon
you!"
Overwhelmed by dread, the troll desperately attempted to flee, yet it
was too late. With astounding agility, Big Billy Goat Gruff leapt upon
the hapless creature, subduing it and devouring it whole.
Triumphant in their victory, Big Billy Goat Gruff, alongside his loyal
brothers, ascended the lofty mountaintop and partook in a lavish feast
of delectable grass. Satisfied and contented, they embarked on their
journey homeward, hearts filled with joy and bellies gratifyingly
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What is the true nature of the billy goats' hunger? |
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Who guarded the bridge with a menacing presence? |
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How did Middle Billy Goat Gruff outmaneuver the troll? |
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What fate befell the troll when faced with the
mightiest of the billy goats? |
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What emotions filled the billy goats as they returned
from their conquest? |
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Answers |
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Their bellies resounded with aching hunger, their
craving for sustenance unyielding. |
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A fearsome troll, whose colossal form sent shivers down
the spines of those who dared to approach. |
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With grace and agility, Middle Billy Goat Gruff leaped
over the clutches of the vile creature, evading its ravenous hunger. |
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Overwhelmed by the authoritative presence, the troll
trembled in fear as the formidable Big Billy Goat Gruff seized the
opportunity to subdue and devour it. |
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Triumphant and content, their hearts brimmed with joy,
satiated by the feast of delectable grass, and their spirits buoyed on
the journey homeward. |
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