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What was the main reason Chester the cricket chose the tenor’s music to play?
What was the main reason Chester the cricket chose the tenor’s music to play?
How did Papa Bellini react to Chester's performance?
How did Papa Bellini react to Chester's performance?
What did Mama Bellini do while listening to Chester's music?
What did Mama Bellini do while listening to Chester's music?
What did Tucker Mouse claim to have become during the past week?
What did Tucker Mouse claim to have become during the past week?
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What effect did Chester's music have on the people in the station?
What effect did Chester's music have on the people in the station?
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Why did Tucker and Harry feel solemn while listening to Chester's farewell performance?
Why did Tucker and Harry feel solemn while listening to Chester's farewell performance?
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Which instrument did Chester the cricket use to perform the sextet?
Which instrument did Chester the cricket use to perform the sextet?
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What was Mario's reaction to Chester's performance?
What was Mario's reaction to Chester's performance?
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What was the initial reaction of people when they heard the chirping from the cricket cage?
What was the initial reaction of people when they heard the chirping from the cricket cage?
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How did the crowd respond to the sound from the cricket cage in Times Square?
How did the crowd respond to the sound from the cricket cage in Times Square?
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What did Mario put on the sign next to Chester's cage?
What did Mario put on the sign next to Chester's cage?
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During their games, what was Chester required to jump over?
During their games, what was Chester required to jump over?
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What was the final activity that Mario and Chester did together before sleeping?
What was the final activity that Mario and Chester did together before sleeping?
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What hint would Chester give if Mario couldn't find him during hide-and-seek?
What hint would Chester give if Mario couldn't find him during hide-and-seek?
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What did Chester eat during supper?
What did Chester eat during supper?
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Why was the traffic in Times Square stopped?
Why was the traffic in Times Square stopped?
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What was the time when the train was scheduled to leave according to Tucker?
What was the time when the train was scheduled to leave according to Tucker?
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How did Chester feel about the attention he received from the crowd?
How did Chester feel about the attention he received from the crowd?
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Study Notes
Cricket's Farewell Concert at Grand Central Station
- Chester the cricket performed a final concert, the sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor
- He played the tenor part, which held the main theme.
- His performance was dedicated to the Bellini family, especially Papa Bellini whose favorite opera it was.
- The performance brought a sense of calm and peace to the bustling Times Square station
- People stopped, listened, and the station became still, even the traffic.
The Reaction to Chester's Concert
- The music spread through the station like ripples, bringing silence and tranquility.
- The concert affected the crowd, making worried people peaceful, halting conversations, and calming the hustle of the city.
- Even the vendors stopped their work to listen, as did the passengers and passersby.
- A crowd formed outside, fascinated by the source of the music (originating from the cricket cage).
Chester's Post-Concert Activities
- Mario, after the concert, took care of Chester and the newsstand.
- Mama and Papa Bellini left for the evening
- Mario prepared for Chester's next performance, putting up a sign advertising the date and time.
- They had dinner together (fried egg sandwich and mulberry leaf for Chester; Hershey bar for both)
- Played games (leapfrog and hide-and-seek) and Chester performed a private recital for Mario.
Chester and Tucker
- Tucker and Harry, the mouse and cat, were aware that it was Chester's final concert.
- After the concert, the mouse reminded Chester that the train which he wished to travel on was departing soon
- They had a brief exchange.
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Explore the enchanting farewell concert performed by Chester the cricket at Grand Central Station. Discover how his rendition of the sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor brought tranquility to the bustling environment and captivated the crowd. Experience the serene impact of music amidst the city's hustle and bustle.
