Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary Multiple Choice Questions
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What did Henry often wish for?

  • To become a superhero
  • To go on a vacation
  • To experience something exciting (correct)
  • To eat more ice cream

    • What did Henry buy at the corner drugstore?

  • A toy car
  • A bag of candies
  • A comic book
  • A chocolate ice cream cone (correct)

    • What did Henry do every Wednesday after school?

  • He read funny books
  • He rode the bus downtown
  • He went swimming at the Y.M.C.A. (correct)
  • He visited the corner drugstore

    • What was Henry's reaction when he saw the dog behind him?

    <p>He turned around</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry find at the drugstore to transport the dog?

    <p>A hair tonic carton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the bus driver refuse to let Henry bring the dog on the bus?

    <p>Due to company rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry's mother react when he asks if he can keep the dog?

    <p>She reluctantly agrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dog's name in the story?

    <p>Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Henry find the hungry, mixed-breed dog?

    <p>On the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry plan to take the dog home?

    <p>On the bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry use to carry the dog to the bus stop?

    <p>A box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial condition of the dog when Henry finds him?

    <p>Thin and without a collar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry contact his mother to ask if he can keep the dog?

    <p>From a payphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the book from which this text is an excerpt?

    <p>Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry decide to keep the dog despite not having his parents' permission?

    <p>He feels sorry for the hungry dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the story end?

    <p>With Henry preparing to transport Ribsy home in the box on the bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry use to carry Ribsy when the bus driver refused to allow him on the bus?

    <p>A shopping bag and paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ribsy initially escape from the box on the bus?

    <p>Henry accidentally left the box open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Scooter's reaction to the bag containing Ribsy?

    <p>Curious and teasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the passengers react upon seeing Ribsy on the bus?

    <p>Surprised and causing a commotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the incident with Ribsy on the bus add to the story?

    <p>Humor and adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about Henry?

    <p>Determination and ingenuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the bus driver's initial reaction upon realizing Ribsy's presence?

    <p>Surprise and laughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Henry feel after successfully getting Ribsy onto the bus?

    <p>Relieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary emotion expressed by the passengers upon seeing Ribsy on the bus?

    <p>Surprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry struggle with at the beginning of the story?

    <p>Carrying a heavy box with Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ribsy's presence affect the other passengers on the bus?

    <p>Caused chaos and drew attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the text capture about a boy's attempt to transport his dog on a bus?

    <p>Challenges and humor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry buy at the pet store?

    <p>A pair of guppies, a fishbowl, a snail, an aquatic plant, and fish food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the different kinds of fish mentioned in the text come from?

    <p>Warm jungle rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice does Mr. Pennycuff give to Henry about caring for the guppies?

    <p>Keeping the water warm and feeding them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Henry's dog?

    <p>Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry feel about the guppies?

    <p>Excited and determined to care for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Huggins think of the guppies?

    <p>Finds them pretty and assures Henry they won't be any trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Henry plan to keep the guppies?

    <p>On his dresser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of pet store did Henry visit?

    <p>A pet store with a wide variety of tropical fish, aquatic plants, and snails in tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges did Henry face while walking home with the guppies?

    <p>His dog, Ribsy, tries to eat his package of horse meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrative highlight about the dynamic between Henry and Ribsy?

    <p>They navigate the situation with the guppies and the horse meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Ribsy to howl in the police car?

    <p>The squad car's siren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry's father welcome Ribsy with when they arrive home?

    <p>A bone and flea flakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Henry and Ribsy stop after school for horse meat?

    <p>Lucky Dog Pet Shop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a series of mishaps and laughter among the bus passengers?

    <p>Henry inadvertently bringing Ribsy on the bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the policeman consider arresting Henry on the bus?

    <p>Due to the chaos caused by Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fascinates Henry at the pet store?

    <p>The variety of animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the police encounter on the bus?

    <p>Ribsy causing chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Henry and Ribsy eventually get home after being ordered off the bus?

    <p>A policeman takes them home in a squad car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do passersby react as the police car speeds home?

    <p>They are attracted by the siren and Ribsy's howling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses exasperation upon Henry and Ribsy's return home?

    <p>Henry's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story primarily showcase?

    <p>The bond between Henry and Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the policeman decide against after understanding Henry's predicament?

    <p>Arresting Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry spend all his allowance on?

    <p>Fish food, snails, and plants for his jars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Henry decide to try to give away some of his fish?

    <p>He had filled up three rows of jars around his room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why didn't Scooter want any of Henry's fish?

    <p>He didn't think he had time to take care of fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mary Jane say her mother wouldn't let her have any fish?

    <p>Her mother wouldn't let her have any fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry consider buying with his earnings from selling guppies?

    <p>Kittens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry want to keep in his fishbowl but learned about their care requirements from Mr. Pennycuff?

    <p>Catfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry realize he didn't have enough money to buy after calculating his savings?

    <p>A cowhide football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who surprised Henry by showing up with a genuine cowhide football?

    <p>Scooter McCarthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the boys play catch to avoid hitting the trees?

    <p>Across the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised Henry about the football given by Scooter?

    <p>It was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry plan to buy if his father bought him a fish tank and heater?

    <p>Thermostat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry learn about catfish that made them an ideal choice for him?

    <p>They rarely breed in tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Pennycuff offer Henry in exchange for the guppies?

    <p>Store credit worth $7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry sell at the pet shop for seven dollars?

    <p>Guppies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Henry have to get rid of his guppies?

    <p>He had too many guppies in jars and had to move them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry want to keep in his fishbowl but learned about their care requirements from Mr. Pennycuff?

    <p>Catfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanied Henry to the pet shop to return the guppies?

    <p>His father and Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry's father allow him to pick from the pet shop with his earnings?

    <p>Anything he wanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Beezus do with one of Henry's guppies?

    <p>Took one guppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry express interest in keeping in his fishbowl?

    <p>Catfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Henry reluctantly give away his guppies for store credit?

    <p>He was offered a very low price for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Huggins ask Henry for?

    <p>Jars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Henry's initial reaction to the offer from Mr. Pennycuff?

    <p>He was disappointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry decide to do with his fish?

    <p>Return them to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mary Jane's mother think of Henry's guppies?

    <p>She was particular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Henry feel about the guppies?

    <p>He was overwhelmed by them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Pennycuff offer Henry after seeing the guppies?

    <p>Store credit worth $7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona call Beezus after she took one of Henry's guppies?

    <p>Beezus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Grumbie use to catch worms?

    <p>A flashlight and a jar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does Mr. Grumbie pay Henry for each night crawler caught?

    <p>A penny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many worms did Henry catch for Mr. Grumbie?

    <p>62</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry consider asking neighbors to do in order to catch more worms?

    <p>Water their lawns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry wish for in order to catch millions of worms?

    <p>Acres of wet lawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential area does Henry contemplate for catching worms?

    <p>The park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story highlight about Henry?

    <p>His entrepreneurial spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Grumbie ask Henry to do after paying him for the worms?

    <p>Catch more worms for a fishing trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry worry about regarding other kids?

    <p>That they will want to catch worms too</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry realize he needs in order to catch enough worms?

    <p>A lot of wet lawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry contemplate asking neighbors to do in order to catch more worms?

    <p>Water their lawns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry consider using to catch worms?

    <p>Acres of wet lawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry offer as compensation to Scooter for losing the football?

    <p>46 cents and 3 milk bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry feel troubled about buying a new football?

    <p>He doesn't have enough money to afford it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways Henry considers to earn money for the new football?

    <p>Collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What catches Henry's attention while he is pondering about earning money?

    <p>Mr. Hector Grumbie turning off the water sprinkler next door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily portray about Henry?

    <p>His determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Henry's reaction to Scooter's demand for a new football?

    <p>Reluctantly agrees to buy a new football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much money does Henry realize he needs for the new football?

    <p>$13.95</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel about his predicament?

    <p>Hopeless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry consider doing to earn money?

    <p>Collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who catches Henry's attention while he is pondering about earning money?

    <p>Mr. Hector Grumbie turning off the water sprinkler next door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways Henry considers to earn money?

    <p>Opening a lemonade stand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Henry's primary concern about buying a new football?

    <p>Not having enough money to afford it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry do after reaching the park?

    <p>He checked if the grass was being watered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry do with the worms he caught?

    <p>Put them into jars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Scooter threaten Henry about?

    <p>Fixing him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry do before going to bed that night?

    <p>Earned money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do when he struggles with spelling and capitalization while using the typewriter?

    <p>He tears up two attempts at a letter to excuse himself from a play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do during rehearsals to try to get out of his role in the play?

    <p>He tries to read his lines incorrectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry's mother do that adds to his embarrassment about his role in the play?

    <p>She buys him embarrassing pajamas for his role in the play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do some classmates rush out to see, while those with parts in the play go to the auditorium?

    <p>The snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry look forward to using during the snow?

    <p>His Flexible Flyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel about his role in the play?

    <p>He feels discouraged and embarrassed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do when he fails to come up with an excuse to get out of the play?

    <p>He gives up and just wants to get the play over with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel pressured by and teased for?

    <p>Learning his lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry give up on as the play approaches?

    <p>Trying to get out of the play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope to use when looking forward to the snow?

    <p>His Flexible Flyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel after his teacher notices his attempt to get out of his role in the play?

    <p>Discouraged and embarrassed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do when he struggles with spelling and capitalization while using the typewriter?

    <p>He tears up two attempts at a letter to excuse himself from a play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the mothers doing at the school auditorium for the spring program?

    <p>Sewing costumes for the show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is Ribsy faced with in the school auditorium?

    <p>Climbing a stepladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mishap occurs involving Ribsy in the auditorium?

    <p>He spills green paint on Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Miss Roop react to Ribsy's presence in the auditorium?

    <p>She asks for him to be removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Henry's reaction to the chaos caused by Ribsy in the auditorium?

    <p>He remains calm and tries to reassure everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stage crew busy with in the school auditorium?

    <p>Painting scenery and practicing dance routines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of Ribsy's unexpected presence in the auditorium?

    <p>A commotion among the students and teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Ribsy's attempt to climb the stepladder in the auditorium?

    <p>He successfully climbs the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry react when Ribsy spills green paint on him?

    <p>He remains calm and tries to reassure everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the children and Miss Roop do when Ribsy accidentally spills paint?

    <p>Rush to clean up the mess and offer assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the mothers altering for the show in the school auditorium?

    <p>Easter bunny costumes into polar bear costumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ribsy end up getting covered in during the chaos in the auditorium?

    <p>Paint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Henry to catch worms in the park?

    <p>To earn money to buy a football for his friend Scooter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry feel about participating in the upcoming Christmas operetta?

    <p>He expresses aversion and tries to avoid being chosen for a part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unexpected event occurs regarding Scooter's lost football?

    <p>A man returns Scooter's lost cowhide football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope for despite his father's prediction of a green Christmas?

    <p>Snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry feel about being chosen for a part in the Christmas operetta?

    <p>Relieved when Miss Roop announces that some students will be chosen from another room for the operetta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry eventually receive as a surprise?

    <p>Scooter's lost cowhide football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry feel about catching worms in the park?

    <p>Despite being tired, Henry continues to catch worms in the park to fulfill his promise to Scooter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry reflect on regarding his previous roles in school plays?

    <p>Being an Indian and a dwarf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry express joy about when visiting Scooter's house?

    <p>Being able to fulfill his promise by bringing the football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Henry's main motivation for catching worms in the park?

    <p>To fulfill his promise to buy a football for Scooter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope for despite his reluctance to participate in the school play?

    <p>Snow and eagerly waits for Christmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry anticipate receiving, which is hidden in the garage?

    <p>A Flexible Flyer sled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Miss Roop assign Henry the role of Timmy in the operetta?

    <p>She thinks his height makes him the best fit for the role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry consider feigning illness to avoid the operetta?

    <p>To miss out on fun activities if it snows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry try to divert attention from himself during the teasing by his classmates?

    <p>By making fun of Mary Jane's role as the Dancing Doll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry consider doing to grow taller in a short time?

    <p>Doing stretching exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope to receive for Christmas?

    <p>A Flexible Flyer sled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do when he receives his part script for the operetta?

    <p>He despairs at the thought of wearing pajamas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry contemplate not telling his parents about the operetta?

    <p>He wants to figure out a solution first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry dream of doing instead of participating in the operetta?

    <p>Playing in the snow with his new sled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel trapped by in the story?

    <p>The role assigned to him in the operetta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry consider using stretching exercises?

    <p>To grow taller in a short time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope to avoid by not telling his parents about the operetta?

    <p>Their insistence on him participating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry feel distressed about the role assigned to him?

    <p>He is embarrassed by the role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry consider doing to cover up the dirt on Ribsy?

    <p>Sprinkling talcum powder on the white parts of Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry notice some of the other boys have brought to the dog show?

    <p>Brushes for brushing their dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entertains the children at the dog show while they wait for the judging to start?

    <p>Maud, the trained mule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry think about the silver cup at Ring 3?

    <p>He thinks it would look nice on his dresser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry use to groom Ribsy for the dog show?

    <p>Talcum powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ribsy's behavior affect the judge at the dog show?

    <p>Causes laughter from the other children and a cross reaction from the judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Henry's reaction when Ribsy is not chosen to stay in the ring during the judging?

    <p>Relieved that the show is over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative primarily capture about the dog show experience?

    <p>The challenges and humor of participating in a dog show with a mischievous pet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color does Ribsy's fur turn after Henry's grooming mishap?

    <p>Pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ribsy behave during the judging at the dog show?

    <p>Sits down and refuses to walk properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henry feel during the dog show?

    <p>Embarrassed and discouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the judge's reaction to Ribsy's appearance and behavior at the dog show?

    <p>Unusual appearance and behavior are noticed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do to cover up the grooming mistake with Ribsy?

    <p>Makes all of Ribsy's white parts pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ribsy react to the shared water pan at the dog show?

    <p>Refuses to drink water from it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry hope for Ribsy at the dog show?

    <p>To win a silver cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the judge's reaction to Ribsy's antics at the dog show?

    <p>Causes laughter from the other children and a cross reaction from the judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry do after the dog show?

    <p>Feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the boys decide to do after Ribsy growls at them during tumbling practice?

    <p>Go to Beezus's house to practice chinning themselves on her chestnut tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the boys do when they find Beezus and Ramona at Beezus's house?

    <p>Watch as the girls tie a jumping rope from a tree to a bush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the boys making fun of the girls’ attempt to walk the rope?

    <p>A quarrel ensues between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Scooter rides by on his bicycle and shows off by riding with no hands?

    <p>He falls off the bicycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beezus demand the boys to do after the quarrel?

    <p>Leave her property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final interaction between Henry and Beezus?

    <p>Beezus insists that Henry leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ribsy do when the boys practice tumbling?

    <p>Growls at them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the boys do when Beezus tries to walk the rope but fails?

    <p>They mock her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Scooter do while riding by on his bicycle?

    <p>Shows off by riding with no hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beezus do when the boys continue to tease her?

    <p>Tells them to leave her property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the boys' reaction when Beezus demands them to leave her property?

    <p>They argue with Beezus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary criterion for winning prizes at the dog show?

    <p>The length of time contestants stay in the ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry receive a big silver cup at the end of the show?

    <p>For having the most unusual dog in the show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story primarily highlight?

    <p>The chaos and unpredictability of dog shows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Henry puzzled that Ribsy is not asked to leave the ring despite misbehaving?

    <p>Because he expected Ribsy to be disqualified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry boast about to his friends despite the chaos at the dog show?

    <p>Ribsy's big silver cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the judge ask the winners to do in the main ring?

    <p>To show their dogs again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme does the story highlight?

    <p>The value of uniqueness in the face of challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the judge award Henry at the end of the show?

    <p>A big silver cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the chaos and embarrassment caused by Ribsy in the main ring?

    <p>Ribsy getting into a dogfight with another dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry receive from the judge despite Ribsy's misbehavior?

    <p>A big silver cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story emphasize about Henry and Ribsy?

    <p>Their bond despite Ribsy's misbehavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry feel about Ribsy's behavior at the show?

    <p>Proud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central dilemma in 'The Dog Dilemma on Klickitat Street'?

    <p>Whether Henry should keep Ribsy or return him to the boy claiming to be the original owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the boy claiming to be Ribsy's original owner offer Henry?

    <p>Money to help with Ribsy's expenses over the past year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the neighborhood children's argument for Henry keeping Ribsy?

    <p>Ribsy has been well-cared for by Henry and is a popular neighborhood dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mary Jane invoke during the argument about who should keep Ribsy?

    <p>The 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes does the story 'The Dog Dilemma on Klickitat Street' highlight?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the strange boy claim about Ribsy?

    <p>Ribsy ran away from him when he went to Scout Camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry emphasize about finding Ribsy?

    <p>He found Ribsy when he was thin and collarless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story touch on regarding pet ownership?

    <p>The concept of responsibility for a pet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final outcome regarding Ribsy's ownership at the end of the story?

    <p>Henry and the boy are still at an impasse, both wanting to keep Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry express about Ribsy and his significance?

    <p>How much Ribsy means to him and how nothing exciting had ever happened to him before finding Ribsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the boy claiming to be Ribsy's original owner show as evidence?

    <p>A newspaper clipping of Ribsy at a dog show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Henry and Ribsy

    • Henry and his dog Ribsy cause chaos on a bus, leading to a police encounter.
    • Henry inadvertently brings Ribsy on the bus, causing a series of mishaps and laughter among passengers.
    • The driver orders Henry and Ribsy off the bus, but a policeman arrives and takes them home in a squad car.
    • The policeman considers arresting Henry but decides against it, understanding Henry's predicament.
    • The squad car's siren causes Ribsy to howl as they speed home, attracting attention from passersby.
    • The police car pulls up in front of Henry's house, where his parents are waiting for him.
    • Henry's father welcomes Ribsy with a bone and flea flakes, while his mother expresses exasperation.
    • Henry and Ribsy have a routine of walking home, stopping at the Lucky Dog Pet Shop for horse meat.
    • The pet store fascinates Henry with its variety of animals, especially the fish.
    • Henry's fascination with the pet store's animals, especially the fish, is highlighted.
    • The text portrays Henry's love for Ribsy and his daily routine after school.
    • The story showcases the bond between Henry and Ribsy and their adventures.

    Lost Football and the Quest for a New One

    • Henry and Scooter were playing catch with a football when the ball accidentally flew into a passing car
    • Scooter accuses Henry of losing his new football and demands Henry to buy him a new one
    • Henry offers 46 cents and 3 milk bottles as compensation, but Scooter insists that it's not enough and threatens to involve their fathers
    • Henry reluctantly agrees to buy a new football, feeling troubled about how to afford it
    • Henry considers various ways to earn money, including collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns
    • Henry realizes that none of his ideas are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football
    • Henry continues to ponder, feeling hopeless about his predicament
    • Henry hears the water sprinkler next door and continues to think about his situation
    • Mr. Hector Grumbie, a neighbor, turns off the water sprinkler, catching Henry's attention
    • Henry reflects on his feelings about Mr. Grumbie and his uncertainty about Mrs. Grumbie
    • The story sets the stage for Henry's quest to earn enough money to buy a new football and his encounters with the neighborhood, including Mr. Grumbie
    • The text portrays Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem

    A Boy's Determination to Help a Friend and a Hope for Snow

    • Henry is determined to catch enough worms to pay for a football for his friend Scooter, as he is short of money
    • Despite being tired, Henry continues to catch worms in the park to fulfill his promise to Scooter
    • Henry's parents eventually join him to help catch the remaining worms, showing their support for his commitment to his friend
    • Henry earns $13.31 from selling the worms to Mr. Grumbie, fulfilling his promise to buy a football for Scooter
    • Henry receives a surprise when a man returns Scooter's lost cowhide football, which he had previously promised to replace
    • Henry excitedly takes the football to Scooter's house, expressing his joy at being able to fulfill his promise
    • In another story, Henry hopes for snow despite his father's prediction of a green Christmas
    • He anticipates receiving a Flexible Flyer sled, which is hidden in the garage
    • Henry reflects on his previous roles in school plays, including being an Indian and a dwarf, and expresses his aversion to participating in the upcoming Christmas operetta
    • Miss Roop assigns roles for the Christmas operetta, and Henry tries to avoid being chosen for a part
    • Miss Roop announces that some students will be chosen from another room for the operetta, providing relief for Henry
    • Henry hopes for snow and eagerly waits for Christmas, despite his reluctance to participate in the school play

    Henry Huggins and the School Operetta

    • Miss Roop assigns roles for the school operetta: Mary Jane as the Dancing Doll, Beatrice as the Rag Doll, and Robert as the Big Brown Dog, which amuses the children.
    • Henry hopes to avoid the operetta and dreams of playing in the snow with his new sled, the Flexible Flyer, which he will receive for Christmas.
    • Miss Roop surprises Henry by assigning him the role of Timmy, the little boy who dreams the entire story, causing the class to burst into laughter.
    • Henry pleads with Miss Roop to give the part to a younger child, but she insists he is the best fit for the role due to his height.
    • Henry receives his part script and despairs at the thought of wearing pajamas, receiving a goodnight kiss, and acting in front of the school.
    • Henry desperately seeks a way out of playing Timmy, even considering stretching exercises to grow taller in a short time.
    • On the way home, Henry is teased by classmates Beezus, Robert, and Scooter, who mock his role as the Little Boy.
    • Henry tries to divert attention from himself by teasing Mary Jane about her role as the Dancing Doll, but his plan fails to alleviate his distress.
    • Henry considers feigning illness to avoid the operetta but realizes it would mean missing out on fun activities if it snows.
    • Henry resolves not to tell his parents about the operetta until he can figure out a solution.
    • Henry's mother is busy typing, and he contemplates his predicament while snacking in the kitchen, feeling trapped by the role assigned to him.
    • The text captures Henry's anxiety and desperation as he grapples with the unwanted role of Timmy in the school operetta, highlighting the challenges and pressures faced by a young boy.

    The Dog Dilemma on Klickitat Street

    • A group of children, including Henry and his friends, argue over whether Ribsy, Henry's dog, should stay with him or be taken by a stranger.
    • A strange boy appears, claiming to be Ribsy's original owner and showing a newspaper clipping of Ribsy at a dog show.
    • The boy explains that Ribsy ran away from him when he went to Scout Camp, and that Ribsy was heartbroken and lonely.
    • Henry and his friends argue that Ribsy has been well-cared for by Henry and is a popular neighborhood dog.
    • The boy offers Henry money to help with Ribsy's expenses over the past year, but Henry refuses to part with his dog.
    • The boy claims that he raised Ribsy from a puppy and that his family misses him, while Henry emphasizes that he found Ribsy when he was thin and collarless.
    • Ribsy shows affection to both Henry and the boy, causing a dilemma as they both claim ownership and affection for him.
    • The children continue to argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the "finders keepers, losers weepers" rule.
    • Henry expresses how much Ribsy means to him and how nothing exciting had ever happened to him before finding Ribsy.
    • The story ends with Henry and the boy still at an impasse, both wanting to keep Ribsy, who shows affection to both of them.
    • The text highlights themes of loyalty, friendship, and ownership, as well as the emotional connection between a boy and his beloved dog.
    • The story also touches on the concept of responsibility for a pet and the difficulties of deciding who should keep a beloved animal.

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