Chester's Sentence and Tucker's Savings
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What happened to Chester that left him limping?

  • He was hit by a magazine. (correct)
  • He was caught in a trap.
  • He fell while running.
  • He was bitten by another animal.

What condition does Mario need to meet for his sentence?

  • He has to earn back the money he owes.
  • He only needs to find the money. (correct)
  • He must escape to avoid punishment.
  • He must plead guilty to a lesser charge.

How does Tucker describe his financial status?

  • He owes more than he has.
  • He is just barely getting by.
  • He has no money at all.
  • He has a substantial amount saved. (correct)

What motivated Tucker to save money?

<p>He feared dying poor like other mice. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Harry Cat perceive Tucker's financial status?

<p>He considers Tucker to be wealthy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prevents Chester from escaping?

<p>He feels it is unfair to Mario. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What essence did Tucker derive from his experiences growing up?

<p>The importance of saving money. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reaction does Chester have when Harry suggests escaping?

<p>He refuses the idea outright. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary reason does Tucker Mouse give for his extensive savings?

<p>To pay for his old age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money does Tucker Mouse ultimately save?

<p>$2.93 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Harry Cat suggest that Tucker do with his savings?

<p>Free Chester (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What coin does Tucker Mouse decide to keep after the distribution?

<p>A half dollar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does Tucker Mouse frequently perform to obtain coins?

<p>Watching humans and collecting dropped coins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tucker feel about his savings by the end of the passage?

<p>Proud of his accumulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests that Tucker should not have to give up his savings?

<p>Chester (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Harry and Tucker transport the coins to the cage?

<p>Carrying it in their mouths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tucker Mouse compare the sensation of sleeping on the two dollar bills to?

<p>A new experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mama Bellini initially suspect about the money found in the cage?

<p>It came from the cash register (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Work for the money punishment

A punishment where an individual must work to pay back what they owe.

Economicness

The act of keeping one's money or resources for future use, often with the goal of avoiding financial hardship in the future.

Poor Mouse's Grave

A place where people or animals, usually unwanted, are taken to be buried or disposed of.

Stalling

The action of delaying or postponing something, often with the intention of avoiding something unpleasant.

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Life's Savings

Money that is saved over a long period of time.

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Drain Pipe

In the context of the story, a place for mice to live in a subway station, often used as a hiding spot or a place to store belongings.

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Old Money Bags Mouse

A person or a thing that is said to have a lot of money, often to a point considered excessive.

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Moving from the Sweet Scenes of Childhood

The act of moving or migrating from one place to another, often in search of better opportunities or a new life.

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Who is Tucker Mouse?

Tucker Mouse is a character in the story who is very careful with his money. He saves everything he can, even small coins.

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Where does Tucker Mouse keep his money?

Tucker Mouse hides his money in his drain pipe. He's very proud of his savings.

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Why is Tucker hesitant to donate to Chester?

Tucker Mouse is hesitant to give up some of his money to help Chester Cricket. He worries about being poor in his old age.

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How does Harry Cat help Tucker?

Harry Cat helps Tucker Mouse by figuring out a way to donate to Chester while letting Tucker keep some coins. Harry is understanding and wants to help.

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What do Harry and Tucker do with the money?

Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse work together to carry the coins from Tucker's drain pipe to Chester's cricket cage.

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What does Mama Bellini discover?

Mama Bellini, the owner of the newsstand, finds a pile of coins in Chester's cage. She's confused about where the money came from.

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What does Mama Bellini suspect?

Mama Bellini suspects that Chester might have taken the money from the cash register, but it's still there. She's unsure what happened.

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Who might have left the money for Chester?

The story hints that the big cat who sometimes roams the station might have been involved in leaving the money for Chester. It's not confirmed but suggested.

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Why does Mama Bellini let Chester out?

Mama Bellini decides to let Chester out of the cage because he's innocent and the money was mysteriously left as a gift. She's also practical about having the money back.

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What is Mama Bellini's attitude towards money?

Mama Bellini's perspective reflects that when she has money, she doesn't question where it comes from. It's a practical approach to life.

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Study Notes

Chester's Sentence

  • Chester Cricket is imprisoned for eating money.
  • His sentence is until Mario repays the money.
  • He has no bail option.

Tucker's Savings

  • Tucker Mouse is known as "Old Money Bags Mouse".
  • He saved money from a young age, working in the Times Square subway.
  • He saved various items, including paper, food, and clothing, to save money.
  • He saved loose change, risking injury, and collected coins.
  • Total savings amount to $2.93 (two half dollars, five quarters, two dimes, six nickels, and eighteen pennies)

Resolving the Issue

  • Harry Cat, recognizing Tucker's savings, proposes to use it to free Chester.
  • Chester accepts, but Tucker is reluctant to part with his savings.
  • Harry convinces Tucker that he can replace those losses.
  • The cat and the mouse transfer the money for Chester's release.

Mama Bellini's Actions

  • Mama Bellini discovers Chester released from the cage.
  • She suspects a money smuggling act by Chester, but finds the money hasn't been replaced in the drawer.
  • She suspects the money left by Papa to be a surprise.
  • She feels the same about money as Tucker. When you have it, you have it
  • Allowing him free

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