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Questions and Answers
Who is being put in charge while the speaker is gone?
Who is being put in charge while the speaker is gone?
- Greg
- Beetle Bailey (correct)
- Sergeant
- Lieutenant
Why does the speaker feel it's unfair that a specific individual is always put in charge?
Why does the speaker feel it's unfair that a specific individual is always put in charge?
- Because he thinks he should be in charge (correct)
- Because he outranks the person
- Because the person is more responsible
- Because he dislikes the person
Who acknowledges that the speaker outranks them?
Who acknowledges that the speaker outranks them?
- Greg
- Sergeant (correct)
- No one acknowledges it
- Beetle Bailey
What is Greg's relationship to Mort Walker based on the text?
What is Greg's relationship to Mort Walker based on the text?
Why does the speaker thank someone for 'baby-sitting'?
Why does the speaker thank someone for 'baby-sitting'?
Who is going to keep an eye on things while the speaker is gone?
Who is going to keep an eye on things while the speaker is gone?
Why does the speaker express frustration that someone is always put in charge when they're gone?
Why does the speaker express frustration that someone is always put in charge when they're gone?
Based on the text, what is the relationship between Greg and Mort Walker?
Based on the text, what is the relationship between Greg and Mort Walker?
Why does the speaker mention 'I OUTRANK YOU!'?
Why does the speaker mention 'I OUTRANK YOU!'?
What does the speaker mean by 'THANKS FOR BABY-SITTING' in this context?
What does the speaker mean by 'THANKS FOR BABY-SITTING' in this context?
Study Notes
Leadership and Authority
- The speaker is leaving and putting someone in charge while they're away.
- The speaker believes it's unfair that Greg is always put in charge when they're gone.
- The speaker feels they outrank Greg, but Greg is still chosen to be in charge.
- The speaker is frustrated because Greg is always chosen to lead, even though they have a higher rank.
Relationships
- Greg is the son of Mort Walker, a significant figure.
- The speaker has a direct relationship with Mort Walker, which is not clearly defined.
Interactions
- The speaker thanks someone for "baby-sitting", meaning they're grateful for the person's help in keeping an eye on things while they're away.
- The speaker acknowledges that they outrank Greg, emphasizing their higher authority with "I OUTRANK YOU!".
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Test your knowledge of the dialogue from the Beetle Bailey comic strip with this quiz. See how well you remember the interactions between the characters like Beetle, Sarge, and the Lieutenant.
