Chester's Urban Adventures

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Questions and Answers

What food items did Mario bring for Chester on Sunday morning?

Crickets and insects from the meadow

A bowl of rice and some fruit

A crust of bread, a lump of sugar, and a cold Brussels sprout (correct)

A sandwich and a piece of cheese

How did Chester react when Mario first held him up after bringing him back to the newsstand?

He started dancing

He fell asleep

He immediately jumped away

He chirped once (correct)

What did the counterman, Mickey, first respond to when Mario showed him Chester?

He complimented Mario on having a fine cricket (correct)

He asked what else Mario had in the matchbox

He wanted to catch the cricket to keep it

He was surprised by the size of the cricket

What peculiar action did Chester perform when Mario offered him a glass of water?

He dunked his head in the water several times Signup and view all the answers

What did Chester prefer to eat in the meadow before being brought to New York?

Leaves, grass, and tender bark Signup and view all the answers

How did Mario feel about Chester's ability to adapt to city life?

He thought it would take Chester a while to get used to city life Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario do after Chester fell into the glass of water?

He quickly dried Chester off with a paper napkin Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected suggestion did Mickey offer regarding Chester's drink?

To give him soda Signup and view all the answers

What flavor did Mickey choose for the soda he made?

Strawberry Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Smedley do to express his discomfort with insects?

He shrank back. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Smedley compare Chester to?

A little black Orpheus Signup and view all the answers

Which activity took place during the winter for the Bellini family?

Listening to opera on the radio Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario want to do for Chester?

Get him a house Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario do after talking to Mr. Smedley?

He hurried to the subway station. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Chester did Mr. Smedley admire?

His chirping ability Signup and view all the answers

What reason did Papa Bellini give for not allowing Mario to go to Chinatown?

Most stores would be closed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario do to encourage Chester to chirp?

Made a chirping noise himself. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Smedley react to Chester's chirping?

He was delighted. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mario and Chester's Sunday Morning Adventures

Mario, accompanied by his father, brings Chester, the cricket, to a bustling newsstand environment.
Chester, initially apprehensive, becomes accustomed to the urban setting. He adapts to a diet of bread, sugar, Brussels sprouts, and other unexpected food items.
The counterman, Mickey, provides Chester with water and soda, showcasing the cricket's ability to drink from a glass.
Chester even tries a strawberry soda, mirroring Mario's own preference.
A unique interaction with Mr. Smedley, a music teacher, occurs. Mr. Smedley, initially hesitant about insects, finds Chester captivating after hearing his chirping.
Mr. Smedley draws a parallel between Chester's chirping and the renowned musician Orpheus, emphasizing Nature's role in shaping Chester's natural abilities.
Encouraged by Mr. Smedley's praise, Mario envisions a potential future for Chester, perhaps as a famous musician.
Mario, determined to procure a suitable dwelling for Chester, seeks a Chinese-style cricket cage in Chinatown despite Sunday's store closures.

Chester's Urban Adjustments

Chester, initially afraid, progressively adjusts to his new environment and its food options in New York City.
He eats a varied diet, demonstrating adaptability.
He drinks water and strawberry soda in unusual settings like a newsstand lunch counter.
He successfully interacts with other people from diverse backgrounds, especially Mr. Smedley.

Interactions with Mr. Smedley

An engaging interaction occurs between Mario and Mr. Smedley, a music teacher.
Mr. Smedley initially shows timidity around insects but becomes captivated by Chester's chirping.
Mr. Smedley draws a parallel between Chester's chirping and the renowned musician Orpheus, highlighting Nature's role in shaping Chester's natural abilities.
Mr. Smedley suggests that Chester has potential for fame like Orpheus.

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Description

Join Mario and his father as they introduce Chester, the cricket, to the vibrant world of a newsstand. Discover how Chester adapts to urban life, enjoys unique foods, and impresses a music teacher with his chirping. This heartwarming tale explores friendship and the beauty of nature through the eyes of a curious cricket.