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True or false: Henry Huggins lived in a square white house on Klickitat Street?
True or false: Henry Huggins lived in a square white house on Klickitat Street?
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True or false: Henry had his tonsils out when he was seven?
True or false: Henry had his tonsils out when he was seven?
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True or false: Henry went to the Y.M.C.A. to go swimming every Wednesday after school?
True or false: Henry went to the Y.M.C.A. to go swimming every Wednesday after school?
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True or false: Henry paid for his chocolate ice cream cone with one of his dimes?
True or false: Henry paid for his chocolate ice cream cone with one of his dimes?
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True or false: Henry visited a pet store with a wide variety of tropical fish, aquatic plants, and snails in tanks.
True or false: Henry visited a pet store with a wide variety of tropical fish, aquatic plants, and snails in tanks.
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True or false: Henry bought the guppies, a fishbowl, a snail, an aquatic plant, and fish food for 79 cents.
True or false: Henry bought the guppies, a fishbowl, a snail, an aquatic plant, and fish food for 79 cents.
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True or false: Mr. Pennycuff advised Henry on caring for the guppies, including keeping the water cold and feeding them.
True or false: Mr. Pennycuff advised Henry on caring for the guppies, including keeping the water cold and feeding them.
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True or false: Ribsy, Henry's dog, tried to eat the package of horse meat while walking home with the guppies.
True or false: Ribsy, Henry's dog, tried to eat the package of horse meat while walking home with the guppies.
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True or false: A tug-of-war ensued between Henry and Ribsy over the meat, with Henry ultimately winning.
True or false: A tug-of-war ensued between Henry and Ribsy over the meat, with Henry ultimately winning.
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True or false: Mrs. Huggins found the guppies to be pretty and assured Henry they won't be any trouble.
True or false: Mrs. Huggins found the guppies to be pretty and assured Henry they won't be any trouble.
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True or false: Henry plans to keep the guppies in the kitchen.
True or false: Henry plans to keep the guppies in the kitchen.
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True or false: The story highlights Henry's indifference in acquiring the guppies and his determination to care for them despite the challenges.
True or false: The story highlights Henry's indifference in acquiring the guppies and his determination to care for them despite the challenges.
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True or false: The narrative also portrays the dynamic between Henry and his obedient dog, Ribsy.
True or false: The narrative also portrays the dynamic between Henry and his obedient dog, Ribsy.
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True or false: Henry looks forward to caring for the guppies.
True or false: Henry looks forward to caring for the guppies.
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True or false: The guppies come from cold ocean waters.
True or false: The guppies come from cold ocean waters.
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True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, is not mischievous.
True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, is not mischievous.
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True or false: Henry finds Ribsy, a well-fed and collared dog, in the story?
True or false: Henry finds Ribsy, a well-fed and collared dog, in the story?
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True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy?
True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy?
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True or false: Henry calls his mother from a payphone to ask if he can keep the dog?
True or false: Henry calls his mother from a payphone to ask if he can keep the dog?
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True or false: The bus driver allows Henry to bring Ribsy onto the bus?
True or false: The bus driver allows Henry to bring Ribsy onto the bus?
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True or false: Henry finds a suitable box for transporting Ribsy at a grocery store?
True or false: Henry finds a suitable box for transporting Ribsy at a grocery store?
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True or false: Henry easily carries Ribsy in a box onto the bus?
True or false: Henry easily carries Ribsy in a box onto the bus?
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True or false: The bus driver initially allows Ribsy to stay in the box on the bus?
True or false: The bus driver initially allows Ribsy to stay in the box on the bus?
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True or false: Ribsy struggles to sit in the box as Henry prepares to take the bus home?
True or false: Ribsy struggles to sit in the box as Henry prepares to take the bus home?
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True or false: Henry uses a shopping bag and paper to create a makeshift carrier for Ribsy?
True or false: Henry uses a shopping bag and paper to create a makeshift carrier for Ribsy?
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True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?
True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?
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True or false: Henry struggles to carry the box with Ribsy in it to the bus stop?
True or false: Henry struggles to carry the box with Ribsy in it to the bus stop?
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True or false: Scooter, a fellow student, helps Henry keep Ribsy under control on the bus?
True or false: Scooter, a fellow student, helps Henry keep Ribsy under control on the bus?
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True or false: The passengers on the bus are unsurprised to see Ribsy, causing no commotion?
True or false: The passengers on the bus are unsurprised to see Ribsy, causing no commotion?
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True or false: Ribsy is a stray dog in the story?
True or false: Ribsy is a stray dog in the story?
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True or false: Henry's mother is enthusiastic about him keeping Ribsy?
True or false: Henry's mother is enthusiastic about him keeping Ribsy?
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True or false: The bus driver and passengers react with surprise and anger upon realizing Ribsy is just a dog?
True or false: The bus driver and passengers react with surprise and anger upon realizing Ribsy is just a dog?
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True or false: The story ends with Henry successfully transporting Ribsy home in the box on the bus?
True or false: The story ends with Henry successfully transporting Ribsy home in the box on the bus?
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True or false: The incident with Ribsy on the bus adds humor and adventure to the story?
True or false: The incident with Ribsy on the bus adds humor and adventure to the story?
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True or false: Henry's determination and ingenuity are not highlighted in the story?
True or false: Henry's determination and ingenuity are not highlighted in the story?
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True or false: The story depicts the bond between a boy named Henry and a dog named Ribsy?
True or false: The story depicts the bond between a boy named Henry and a dog named Ribsy?
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True or false: The text captures the challenges and humor of a boy's attempt to transport his beloved dog on a bus?
True or false: The text captures the challenges and humor of a boy's attempt to transport his beloved dog on a bus?
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True or false: Ribsy's presence on the bus creates chaos and draws attention from other passengers?
True or false: Ribsy's presence on the bus creates chaos and draws attention from other passengers?
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True or false: Henry is disappointed that Ribsy is on the bus and on his way home?
True or false: Henry is disappointed that Ribsy is on the bus and on his way home?
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True or false: Ribsy's escape from the bag leads to chaos and commotion on the bus?
True or false: Ribsy's escape from the bag leads to chaos and commotion on the bus?
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True or false: Henry and Ribsy's adventure on the bus leads to a peaceful and uneventful journey?
True or false: Henry and Ribsy's adventure on the bus leads to a peaceful and uneventful journey?
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True or false: The policeman initially scolds Henry and Ribsy for causing chaos on the bus?
True or false: The policeman initially scolds Henry and Ribsy for causing chaos on the bus?
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True or false: The police car's speedy journey through the city causes no disruption to other vehicles?
True or false: The police car's speedy journey through the city causes no disruption to other vehicles?
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True or false: Henry's father welcomes Ribsy with a bone and Flea Flakes?
True or false: Henry's father welcomes Ribsy with a bone and Flea Flakes?
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True or false: Henry and Ribsy's routine includes a visit to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop on Fridays?
True or false: Henry and Ribsy's routine includes a visit to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop on Fridays?
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True or false: Henry purchases horse meat at the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?
True or false: Henry purchases horse meat at the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?
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True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?
True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?
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True or false: The pet store's windows showcase various animals, including rabbits, chicks, and a deodorized skunk?
True or false: The pet store's windows showcase various animals, including rabbits, chicks, and a deodorized skunk?
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True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?
True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?
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True or false: The story highlights Henry's fondness for the fish at the pet store?
True or false: The story highlights Henry's fondness for the fish at the pet store?
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True or false: The police encounter on the bus leads to Henry being arrested?
True or false: The police encounter on the bus leads to Henry being arrested?
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True or false: Henry's mother welcomes Ribsy with open arms?
True or false: Henry's mother welcomes Ribsy with open arms?
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True or false: Henry spent all his allowance on fish food, snails, and plants for his jars.
True or false: Henry spent all his allowance on fish food, snails, and plants for his jars.
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True or false: Henry slept with his windows shut if he thought the night were going to be cold to prevent his fish from getting sick.
True or false: Henry slept with his windows shut if he thought the night were going to be cold to prevent his fish from getting sick.
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True or false: Henry asked his friends in the neighborhood if they would like to have some fish and Scooter didn’t think he had time to take care of fish.
True or false: Henry asked his friends in the neighborhood if they would like to have some fish and Scooter didn’t think he had time to take care of fish.
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True or false: Mary Jane's mother wouldn't let her have any fish.
True or false: Mary Jane's mother wouldn't let her have any fish.
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True or false: Henry considered buying kittens but decided against it due to Ribsy's potential to chase them.
True or false: Henry considered buying kittens but decided against it due to Ribsy's potential to chase them.
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True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.
True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.
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True or false: Scooter McCarthy, a fifth-grader, surprised Henry by showing up with a genuine cowhide football.
True or false: Scooter McCarthy, a fifth-grader, surprised Henry by showing up with a genuine cowhide football.
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True or false: The boys played catch across the street to avoid hitting the trees.
True or false: The boys played catch across the street to avoid hitting the trees.
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True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.
True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.
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True or false: Henry learned that catfish rarely breed in tanks, which made them an ideal choice for him.
True or false: Henry learned that catfish rarely breed in tanks, which made them an ideal choice for him.
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True or false: Henry's father offered to buy him a fish tank and heater if Henry bought the thermostat, showing support for Henry's interest in fish.
True or false: Henry's father offered to buy him a fish tank and heater if Henry bought the thermostat, showing support for Henry's interest in fish.
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True or false: Henry expressed interest in keeping a catfish in his fishbowl, but Mr. Pennycuff explained the requirements for catfish care.
True or false: Henry expressed interest in keeping a catfish in his fishbowl, but Mr. Pennycuff explained the requirements for catfish care.
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True or false: Henry's father allowed him to pick anything he wanted from the pet shop with his earnings.
True or false: Henry's father allowed him to pick anything he wanted from the pet shop with his earnings.
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True or false: Henry sold his guppies for seven dollars at the pet shop and was excited about his newfound wealth.
True or false: Henry sold his guppies for seven dollars at the pet shop and was excited about his newfound wealth.
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True or false: Henry enjoyed playing catch with Scooter using the new football.
True or false: Henry enjoyed playing catch with Scooter using the new football.
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True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry.
True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry.
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True or false: Henry had to get rid of all his guppies because he had too many in jars?
True or false: Henry had to get rid of all his guppies because he had too many in jars?
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True or false: Henry's father agreed to take him to the pet shop to return the guppies?
True or false: Henry's father agreed to take him to the pet shop to return the guppies?
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True or false: Mr. Pennycuff offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store for the guppies?
True or false: Mr. Pennycuff offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store for the guppies?
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True or false: Henry reluctantly gave away his guppies for store credit?
True or false: Henry reluctantly gave away his guppies for store credit?
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True or false: Mr. Pennycuff had not had any guppies in his store since the sale?
True or false: Mr. Pennycuff had not had any guppies in his store since the sale?
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True or false: Mr. Pennycuff valued the guppies at $7 and offered store credit instead of money?
True or false: Mr. Pennycuff valued the guppies at $7 and offered store credit instead of money?
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True or false: Beezus took one guppy, and Ramona called her Beezus?
True or false: Beezus took one guppy, and Ramona called her Beezus?
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True or false: Mrs. Huggins got three lugs of apricots and asked Henry for jars?
True or false: Mrs. Huggins got three lugs of apricots and asked Henry for jars?
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True or false: Henry decided to take his fish back to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?
True or false: Henry decided to take his fish back to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?
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True or false: Henry realized he had to get rid of all his guppies?
True or false: Henry realized he had to get rid of all his guppies?
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True or false: Henry's dilemma with guppies revolves around the challenge of finding a new home for them?
True or false: Henry's dilemma with guppies revolves around the challenge of finding a new home for them?
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True or false: Mr. Pennycuff was surprised to see so many guppies and offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store?
True or false: Mr. Pennycuff was surprised to see so many guppies and offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store?
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True or false: Henry offers 46 cents and 3 milk bottles as compensation for the lost football?
True or false: Henry offers 46 cents and 3 milk bottles as compensation for the lost football?
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True or false: None of Henry's ideas to earn money are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?
True or false: None of Henry's ideas to earn money are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?
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True or false: Mr. Hector Grumbie catches Henry's attention by turning off the water sprinkler next door?
True or false: Mr. Hector Grumbie catches Henry's attention by turning off the water sprinkler next door?
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True or false: 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?
True or false: 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?
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True or false: The text portrays Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?
True or false: The text portrays Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?
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True or false: Scooter accuses Henry of losing his new football and demands Henry to buy him a new one?
True or false: Scooter accuses Henry of losing his new football and demands Henry to buy him a new one?
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True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?
True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?
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True or false: The story highlights Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?
True or false: The story highlights Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?
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True or false: Henry considers various ways to earn money, including collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns?
True or false: Henry considers various ways to earn money, including collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns?
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True or false: Henry realizes that none of his ideas are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?
True or false: Henry realizes that none of his ideas are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?
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True or false: Henry reluctantly agrees to buy a new football?
True or false: Henry reluctantly agrees to buy a new football?
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True or false: Henry feels hopeless about his predicament?
True or false: Henry feels hopeless about his predicament?
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True or false: Mr. Grumbie catches night crawlers to use for fishing?
True or false: Mr. Grumbie catches night crawlers to use for fishing?
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True or false: Henry catches 62 worms for Mr. Grumbie?
True or false: Henry catches 62 worms for Mr. Grumbie?
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True or false: Henry catches 62 cents for the worms from Mr. Grumbie?
True or false: Henry catches 62 cents for the worms from Mr. Grumbie?
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True or false: Henry considers asking neighbors to water their lawns to catch more worms?
True or false: Henry considers asking neighbors to water their lawns to catch more worms?
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True or false: Henry wishes for acres of wet lawn to catch millions of worms?
True or false: Henry wishes for acres of wet lawn to catch millions of worms?
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True or false: The story highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of a young boy trying to earn money?
True or false: The story highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of a young boy trying to earn money?
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True or false: Henry worries that Beezus and other kids will want to catch worms too?
True or false: Henry worries that Beezus and other kids will want to catch worms too?
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True or false: Henry contemplates the park as a potential worm-catching area?
True or false: Henry contemplates the park as a potential worm-catching area?
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True or false: Mr. Grumbie pays Henry a penny for each night crawler caught?
True or false: Mr. Grumbie pays Henry a penny for each night crawler caught?
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True or false: Henry realizes he needs a lot of wet lawn to catch enough worms?
True or false: Henry realizes he needs a lot of wet lawn to catch enough worms?
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True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story?
True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story?
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True or false: Henry was relieved to hear the swish of the sprinklers and see water spraying over the grass at the park?
True or false: Henry was relieved to hear the swish of the sprinklers and see water spraying over the grass at the park?
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True or false: Henry earned thirteen dollars and ninety-five cents before he went to bed that night?
True or false: Henry earned thirteen dollars and ninety-five cents before he went to bed that night?
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True or false: Henry borrowed his father’s flashlight and several old mayonnaise jars and ran down the hill to the park in the evening?
True or false: Henry borrowed his father’s flashlight and several old mayonnaise jars and ran down the hill to the park in the evening?
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True or false: Henry caught a total of four hundred thirty-three worms?
True or false: Henry caught a total of four hundred thirty-three worms?
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True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, unexpectedly enters the auditorium during the preparations
True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, unexpectedly enters the auditorium during the preparations
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True or false: Ribsy is challenged to climb a stepladder to prove his intelligence
True or false: Ribsy is challenged to climb a stepladder to prove his intelligence
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True or false: Ribsy eventually climbs the ladder, much to Henry's delight
True or false: Ribsy eventually climbs the ladder, much to Henry's delight
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True or false: Miss Roop, the teacher, discovers Ribsy's presence and asks for him to be removed
True or false: Miss Roop, the teacher, discovers Ribsy's presence and asks for him to be removed
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True or false: A mishap occurs when Ribsy accidentally spills green paint on Henry
True or false: A mishap occurs when Ribsy accidentally spills green paint on Henry
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True or false: Miss Roop and the children rush to clean up the mess and offer assistance
True or false: Miss Roop and the children rush to clean up the mess and offer assistance
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True or false: Ribsy also ends up getting covered in paint, causing further chaos
True or false: Ribsy also ends up getting covered in paint, causing further chaos
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True or false: The incident leads to a commotion among the students and teachers
True or false: The incident leads to a commotion among the students and teachers
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True or false: Henry remains calm and tries to reassure everyone, despite the unexpected turn of events
True or false: Henry remains calm and tries to reassure everyone, despite the unexpected turn of events
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True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy
True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy
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True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story
True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story
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True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry
True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry
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True or false: Henry sells his worms to Mr. Grumbie for thirteen dollars and thirty-one cents.
True or false: Henry sells his worms to Mr. Grumbie for thirteen dollars and thirty-one cents.
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True or false: A man returns Scooter's lost football to Henry, which he had promised to replace with the money earned from catching worms.
True or false: A man returns Scooter's lost football to Henry, which he had promised to replace with the money earned from catching worms.
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True or false: In 'The Green Christmas,' Henry hopes for snow despite his father's prediction of a green Christmas.
True or false: In 'The Green Christmas,' Henry hopes for snow despite his father's prediction of a green Christmas.
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True or false: Henry recalls his past experiences in school plays, including playing a Second Indian and a dwarf with a long cotton beard.
True or false: Henry recalls his past experiences in school plays, including playing a Second Indian and a dwarf with a long cotton beard.
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True or false: Miss Roop tells the class about the Christmas operetta, 'A Visit to Santa Claus,' which Henry finds unappealing.
True or false: Miss Roop tells the class about the Christmas operetta, 'A Visit to Santa Claus,' which Henry finds unappealing.
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True or false: The story depicts Henry's determination to fulfill his promises and his excitement for the holiday season.
True or false: The story depicts Henry's determination to fulfill his promises and his excitement for the holiday season.
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True or false: The text provides insight into Henry's experiences and perspective on school activities and events.
True or false: The text provides insight into Henry's experiences and perspective on school activities and events.
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True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.
True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.
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True or false: Henry enjoys playing catch with Scooter using the new football.
True or false: Henry enjoys playing catch with Scooter using the new football.
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True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?
True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?
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True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?
True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?
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True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.
True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.
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True or false: Henry tears up two attempts at a letter to excuse himself from a play?
True or false: Henry tears up two attempts at a letter to excuse himself from a play?
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True or false: Henry's teacher notices his attempts to read his lines incorrectly to get out of his role in the play?
True or false: Henry's teacher notices his attempts to read his lines incorrectly to get out of his role in the play?
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True or false: Henry feels pressure to learn his lines and is teased by classmates for his role in the play?
True or false: Henry feels pressure to learn his lines and is teased by classmates for his role in the play?
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True or false: Henry's mother buys him embarrassing pajamas for his role in the play?
True or false: Henry's mother buys him embarrassing pajamas for his role in the play?
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True or false: Henry gives up and just wants to get the play over with?
True or false: Henry gives up and just wants to get the play over with?
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True or false: Some classmates rush out to see the snow, but those with parts in the play go to the auditorium?
True or false: Some classmates rush out to see the snow, but those with parts in the play go to the auditorium?
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True or false: Henry looks forward to the snow, hoping to use his Flexible Flyer?
True or false: Henry looks forward to the snow, hoping to use his Flexible Flyer?
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True or false: Henry feels discouraged and embarrassed about his role in the play?
True or false: Henry feels discouraged and embarrassed about his role in the play?
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True or false: Henry fails to come up with an excuse to get out of the play?
True or false: Henry fails to come up with an excuse to get out of the play?
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True or false: Henry asks his mother to use the typewriter but struggles with spelling and capitalization?
True or false: Henry asks his mother to use the typewriter but struggles with spelling and capitalization?
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True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?
True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?
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True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?
True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?
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True or false: 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.
True or false: 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.
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True or false: Miss Roop assigns Henry the role of Timmy, the little boy who dreams the entire story, causing the class to burst into laughter.
True or false: Miss Roop assigns Henry the role of Timmy, the little boy who dreams the entire story, causing the class to burst into laughter.
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True or false: Henry receives his part script and despairs at the thought of wearing pajamas, receiving a goodnight kiss, and acting in front of the school.
True or false: Henry receives his part script and despairs at the thought of wearing pajamas, receiving a goodnight kiss, and acting in front of the school.
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True or false: On the way home, Henry is teased by classmates Beezus, Robert, and Scooter, who mock his role as the Little Boy.
True or false: On the way home, Henry is teased by classmates Beezus, Robert, and Scooter, who mock his role as the Little Boy.
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True or false: Henry considers feigning illness to avoid the operetta but realizes it would mean missing out on fun activities if it snows.
True or false: Henry considers feigning illness to avoid the operetta but realizes it would mean missing out on fun activities if it snows.
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True or false: Henry's mother is busy typing, and he contemplates his predicament while snacking in the kitchen, feeling trapped by the role assigned to him.
True or false: Henry's mother is busy typing, and he contemplates his predicament while snacking in the kitchen, feeling trapped by the role assigned to him.
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True or false: 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.
True or false: 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.
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True or false: 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.
True or false: 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.
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True or false: 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.
True or false: 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.
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True or false: Henry desperately seeks a way out of playing Timmy, even considering stretching exercises to grow taller in a short time.
True or false: Henry desperately seeks a way out of playing Timmy, even considering stretching exercises to grow taller in a short time.
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True or false: Henry resolves not to tell his parents about the operetta until he can figure out a solution.
True or false: Henry resolves not to tell his parents about the operetta until he can figure out a solution.
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True or false: Henry's dilemma with the operetta revolves around his reluctance to play the role of Timmy, the little boy who dreams the entire story.
True or false: Henry's dilemma with the operetta revolves around his reluctance to play the role of Timmy, the little boy who dreams the entire story.
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True or false: Henry was discouraged because he realized he would never win a prize with his muddy dog?
True or false: Henry was discouraged because he realized he would never win a prize with his muddy dog?
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True or false: Henry noticed some of the other boys had brought brushes to brush their dogs at the competition?
True or false: Henry noticed some of the other boys had brought brushes to brush their dogs at the competition?
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True or false: Henry considered running home to get talcum powder to cover up the dirt on Ribsy's white parts?
True or false: Henry considered running home to get talcum powder to cover up the dirt on Ribsy's white parts?
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True or false: The judging of the dogs at the competition was postponed to showcase a trained mule named Maud?
True or false: The judging of the dogs at the competition was postponed to showcase a trained mule named Maud?
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True or false: Henry mistakenly uses pink talcum powder, turning Ribsy's white fur pink
True or false: Henry mistakenly uses pink talcum powder, turning Ribsy's white fur pink
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True or false: At the dog show, Ribsy refuses to drink water from a shared pan
True or false: At the dog show, Ribsy refuses to drink water from a shared pan
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True or false: Ribsy's antics cause laughter from the other children and a cross reaction from the judge
True or false: Ribsy's antics cause laughter from the other children and a cross reaction from the judge
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True or false: The judge selects certain children to stay in the ring, but Henry is not chosen
True or false: The judge selects certain children to stay in the ring, but Henry is not chosen
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True or false: Henry feels relieved that the show is over and plans to take Ribsy home for a drink
True or false: Henry feels relieved that the show is over and plans to take Ribsy home for a drink
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True or false: The narrative captures the challenges and humor of participating in a dog show with a mischievous pet
True or false: The narrative captures the challenges and humor of participating in a dog show with a mischievous pet
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True or false: Henry struggles to untangle himself from Ribsy's leash, feeling embarrassed and discouraged
True or false: Henry struggles to untangle himself from Ribsy's leash, feeling embarrassed and discouraged
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True or false: The judge notices Ribsy's unusual appearance and behavior
True or false: The judge notices Ribsy's unusual appearance and behavior
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True or false: Henry wants Ribsy to win a silver cup at the dog show, so he rushes home to groom him with talcum powder
True or false: Henry wants Ribsy to win a silver cup at the dog show, so he rushes home to groom him with talcum powder
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True or false: Ribsy misbehaves by sitting down and panting, refusing to walk properly during the judging
True or false: Ribsy misbehaves by sitting down and panting, refusing to walk properly during the judging
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True or false: Henry tries to cover up the mistake by making all of Ribsy's white parts pink
True or false: Henry tries to cover up the mistake by making all of Ribsy's white parts pink
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True or false: The story highlights Henry's misadventures and his efforts to make Ribsy presentable for the dog show
True or false: The story highlights Henry's misadventures and his efforts to make Ribsy presentable for the dog show
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True or false: Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert
True or false: Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert
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True or false: Ribsy growls at them as they practice tumbling, and the boys decide to go to Beezus's house to practice chinning themselves on her chestnut tree
True or false: Ribsy growls at them as they practice tumbling, and the boys decide to go to Beezus's house to practice chinning themselves on her chestnut tree
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True or false: Ribsy's misbehavior causes Henry to be asked to leave the ring at the dog show?
True or false: Ribsy's misbehavior causes Henry to be asked to leave the ring at the dog show?
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True or false: The boys continue to tease Beezus, and she tells them to leave her property
True or false: The boys continue to tease Beezus, and she tells them to leave her property
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True or false: The children continue to argue, and Beezus demands the boys leave her property
True or false: The children continue to argue, and Beezus demands the boys leave her property
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True or false: Ribsy gets into a dogfight with a boxer during the second showing at the dog show?
True or false: Ribsy gets into a dogfight with a boxer during the second showing at the dog show?
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True or false: Beezus tries to walk the rope but fails, and the boys mock her
True or false: Beezus tries to walk the rope but fails, and the boys mock her
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True or false: Henry is awarded a big silver cup for having the most well-behaved dog in the show?
True or false: Henry is awarded a big silver cup for having the most well-behaved dog in the show?
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True or false: Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall
True or false: Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall
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True or false: The story highlights the bond between Henry and Ribsy, despite Ribsy's misbehavior?
True or false: The story highlights the bond between Henry and Ribsy, despite Ribsy's misbehavior?
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True or false: Henry and Beezus argue, with Beezus telling Henry to stay out of it
True or false: Henry and Beezus argue, with Beezus telling Henry to stay out of it
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True or false: The narrative captures the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic nature of dog shows?
True or false: The narrative captures the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic nature of dog shows?
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True or false: The interaction ends with tension between the children, and Beezus insisting that Henry leaves
True or false: The interaction ends with tension between the children, and Beezus insisting that Henry leaves
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True or false: The story portrays the theme of unexpected outcomes and the value of uniqueness in the face of challenges?
True or false: The story portrays the theme of unexpected outcomes and the value of uniqueness in the face of challenges?
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True or false: The boys and Beezus argue, and Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall
True or false: The boys and Beezus argue, and Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall
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True or false: Ribsy wins a bigger cup than Rags, the other dog, in the end?
True or false: Ribsy wins a bigger cup than Rags, the other dog, in the end?
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True or false: After the dog show, Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert
True or false: After the dog show, Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert
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True or false: Henry's picture is taken for the newspaper, and he is congratulated by his friends at the end of the story?
True or false: Henry's picture is taken for the newspaper, and he is congratulated by his friends at the end of the story?
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True or false: Henry leads Ribsy to a drinking fountain and fills a silver cup with water for him
True or false: Henry leads Ribsy to a drinking fountain and fills a silver cup with water for him
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True or false: Despite the chaos, Henry feels ashamed of Ribsy's behavior at the show?
True or false: Despite the chaos, Henry feels ashamed of Ribsy's behavior at the show?
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True or false: The boys find Beezus and Ramona, who is pretending to be a cat, and the boys watch as the girls tie a jumping rope from a tree to a bush
True or false: The boys find Beezus and Ramona, who is pretending to be a cat, and the boys watch as the girls tie a jumping rope from a tree to a bush
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True or false: Henry boasts about Ribsy's larger cup compared to Rags, the other dog, despite the chaos at the show?
True or false: Henry boasts about Ribsy's larger cup compared to Rags, the other dog, despite the chaos at the show?
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True or false: The story depicts the bond between Henry and Ribsy as unbreakable despite the challenges they face?
True or false: The story depicts the bond between Henry and Ribsy as unbreakable despite the challenges they face?
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True or false: The story suggests that unexpected outcomes can lead to valuable and unique experiences?
True or false: The story suggests that unexpected outcomes can lead to valuable and unique experiences?
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True or false: Henry accepts the money offered by the boy to help with Ribsy's expenses over the past year?
True or false: Henry accepts the money offered by the boy to help with Ribsy's expenses over the past year?
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True or false: The boy claims to have raised Ribsy from a puppy?
True or false: The boy claims to have raised Ribsy from a puppy?
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True or false: The children argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule?
True or false: The children argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule?
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True or false: The story highlights themes of loyalty, friendship, and ownership?
True or false: The story highlights themes of loyalty, friendship, and ownership?
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True or false: The story does not touch on the concept of responsibility for a pet?
True or false: The story does not touch on the concept of responsibility for a pet?
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True or false: The boy offers to buy Ribsy from Henry?
True or false: The boy offers to buy Ribsy from Henry?
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True or false: Henry found Ribsy when he was well-fed and collared?
True or false: Henry found Ribsy when he was well-fed and collared?
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True or false: The children continue to argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule?
True or false: The children continue to argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule?
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True or false: The story ends with Henry and the boy reaching an agreement about Ribsy's ownership?
True or false: The story ends with Henry and the boy reaching an agreement about Ribsy's ownership?
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True or false: Ribsy shows affection only to Henry, not to the boy?
True or false: Ribsy shows affection only to Henry, not to the boy?
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True or false: The story also touches on the emotional connection between a boy and his beloved dog?
True or false: The story also touches on the emotional connection between a boy and his beloved dog?
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True or false: The story does not highlight the difficulties of deciding who should keep a beloved animal?
True or false: The story does not highlight the difficulties of deciding who should keep a beloved animal?
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Study Notes
Henry and Ribsy's Adventure
- Henry and his dog Ribsy cause chaos on a bus, leading to laughter and a police encounter
- Henry is scolded and ordered off the bus, but a policeman arrives and takes him and Ribsy away
- The policeman jokes about arresting Henry, but ultimately decides to help him get home quickly
- The police car speeds through the city, causing other vehicles to pull over, and the bus Henry was on to stop
- The police car delivers Henry and Ribsy back home to his worried parents
- Henry's father welcomes Ribsy with a bone and Flea Flakes, while his mother expresses exasperation
- The story transitions to Henry and Ribsy's routine of waiting for Henry after school and their walks home
- On Fridays, they visit the Lucky Dog Pet Shop, where Henry purchases horse meat and admires the animals
- Henry particularly enjoys the fish at the pet store
- The pet store's windows showcase various animals, including rabbits, chicks, and a deodorized skunk
- Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet, but gives up the idea due to the high cost
- Henry's fondness for the fish at the pet store is highlighted
Henry and the Night Crawlers
- Henry notices Mr. Grumbie catching worms with a flashlight and a jar on his lawn
- Mr. Grumbie catches night crawlers to use for fishing
- Mr. Grumbie pays Henry a penny for each night crawler caught
- Henry catches 62 worms for Mr. Grumbie
- Mr. Grumbie pays Henry 62 cents for the worms
- Mr. Grumbie asks Henry to catch more worms for a fishing trip with his lodge
- Henry realizes he needs a lot of wet lawn to catch enough worms
- Henry considers asking neighbors to water their lawns to catch more worms
- Henry worries that Beezus and other kids will want to catch worms too
- Henry wishes for acres of wet lawn to catch millions of worms
- Henry contemplates the park as a potential worm-catching area
- The story highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of a young boy trying to earn money
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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Test your knowledge on the adventures of Henry Huggins, his dog Ribsy, and their misadventures in the beloved book series. Explore stories like 'Henry and Ribsy's Adventure,' 'Henry and the Night Crawlers,' 'Henry Huggins and the School Operetta,' and 'The Dog Dilemma on Klickitat Street.'
