Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary True and False

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True or false: Henry Huggins lived in a square white house on Klickitat Street?

True

True or false: Henry had his tonsils out when he was seven?

False

True or false: Henry went to the Y.M.C.A. to go swimming every Wednesday after school?

True

True or false: Henry paid for his chocolate ice cream cone with one of his dimes?

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

True or false: Henry visited a pet store with a wide variety of tropical fish, aquatic plants, and snails in tanks.

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

True or false: Henry bought the guppies, a fishbowl, a snail, an aquatic plant, and fish food for 79 cents.

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

True or false: Mr. Pennycuff advised Henry on caring for the guppies, including keeping the water cold and feeding them.

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

True or false: Ribsy, Henry's dog, tried to eat the package of horse meat while walking home with the guppies.

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

True or false: A tug-of-war ensued between Henry and Ribsy over the meat, with Henry ultimately winning.

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

True or false: Mrs. Huggins found the guppies to be pretty and assured Henry they won't be any trouble.

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

True or false: Henry plans to keep the guppies in the kitchen.

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

True or false: The story highlights Henry's indifference in acquiring the guppies and his determination to care for them despite the challenges.

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

True or false: The narrative also portrays the dynamic between Henry and his obedient dog, Ribsy.

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

True or false: Henry looks forward to caring for the guppies.

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

True or false: The guppies come from cold ocean waters.

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

True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, is not mischievous.

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

True or false: Henry finds Ribsy, a well-fed and collared dog, in the story?

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

True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy?

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

True or false: Henry calls his mother from a payphone to ask if he can keep the dog?

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

True or false: The bus driver allows Henry to bring Ribsy onto the bus?

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

True or false: Henry finds a suitable box for transporting Ribsy at a grocery store?

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

True or false: Henry easily carries Ribsy in a box onto the bus?

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

True or false: The bus driver initially allows Ribsy to stay in the box on the bus?

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

True or false: Ribsy struggles to sit in the box as Henry prepares to take the bus home?

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

True or false: Henry uses a shopping bag and paper to create a makeshift carrier for Ribsy?

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

True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?

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

True or false: Henry struggles to carry the box with Ribsy in it to the bus stop?

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

True or false: Scooter, a fellow student, helps Henry keep Ribsy under control on the bus?

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

True or false: The passengers on the bus are unsurprised to see Ribsy, causing no commotion?

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

True or false: Ribsy is a stray dog in the story?

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

True or false: Henry's mother is enthusiastic about him keeping Ribsy?

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

True or false: The bus driver and passengers react with surprise and anger upon realizing Ribsy is just a dog?

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

True or false: The story ends with Henry successfully transporting Ribsy home in the box on the bus?

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

True or false: The incident with Ribsy on the bus adds humor and adventure to the story?

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

True or false: Henry's determination and ingenuity are not highlighted in the story?

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

True or false: The story depicts the bond between a boy named Henry and a dog named Ribsy?

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

True or false: The text captures the challenges and humor of a boy's attempt to transport his beloved dog on a bus?

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

True or false: Ribsy's presence on the bus creates chaos and draws attention from other passengers?

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

True or false: Henry is disappointed that Ribsy is on the bus and on his way home?

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

True or false: Ribsy's escape from the bag leads to chaos and commotion on the bus?

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

True or false: Henry and Ribsy's adventure on the bus leads to a peaceful and uneventful journey?

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

True or false: The policeman initially scolds Henry and Ribsy for causing chaos on the bus?

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

True or false: The police car's speedy journey through the city causes no disruption to other vehicles?

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

True or false: Henry's father welcomes Ribsy with a bone and Flea Flakes?

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

True or false: Henry and Ribsy's routine includes a visit to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop on Fridays?

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

True or false: Henry purchases horse meat at the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?

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

True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?

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

True or false: The pet store's windows showcase various animals, including rabbits, chicks, and a deodorized skunk?

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

True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?

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

True or false: The story highlights Henry's fondness for the fish at the pet store?

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

True or false: The police encounter on the bus leads to Henry being arrested?

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

True or false: Henry's mother welcomes Ribsy with open arms?

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

True or false: Henry spent all his allowance on fish food, snails, and plants for his jars.

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

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.

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

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.

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

True or false: Mary Jane's mother wouldn't let her have any fish.

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

True or false: Henry considered buying kittens but decided against it due to Ribsy's potential to chase them.

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

True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.

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

True or false: Scooter McCarthy, a fifth-grader, surprised Henry by showing up with a genuine cowhide football.

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

True or false: The boys played catch across the street to avoid hitting the trees.

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

True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.

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

True or false: Henry learned that catfish rarely breed in tanks, which made them an ideal choice for him.

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

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.

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

True or false: Henry expressed interest in keeping a catfish in his fishbowl, but Mr. Pennycuff explained the requirements for catfish care.

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

True or false: Henry's father allowed him to pick anything he wanted from the pet shop with his earnings.

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

True or false: Henry sold his guppies for seven dollars at the pet shop and was excited about his newfound wealth.

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

True or false: Henry enjoyed playing catch with Scooter using the new football.

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

True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry.

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

True or false: Henry had to get rid of all his guppies because he had too many in jars?

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

True or false: Henry's father agreed to take him to the pet shop to return the guppies?

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

True or false: Mr. Pennycuff offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store for the guppies?

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

True or false: Henry reluctantly gave away his guppies for store credit?

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

True or false: Mr. Pennycuff had not had any guppies in his store since the sale?

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

True or false: Mr. Pennycuff valued the guppies at $7 and offered store credit instead of money?

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

True or false: Beezus took one guppy, and Ramona called her Beezus?

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

True or false: Mrs. Huggins got three lugs of apricots and asked Henry for jars?

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

True or false: Henry decided to take his fish back to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop?

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

True or false: Henry realized he had to get rid of all his guppies?

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

True or false: Henry's dilemma with guppies revolves around the challenge of finding a new home for them?

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

True or false: Mr. Pennycuff was surprised to see so many guppies and offered Henry $7 worth of items in his store?

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

True or false: Henry offers 46 cents and 3 milk bottles as compensation for the lost football?

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

True or false: None of Henry's ideas to earn money are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?

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

True or false: Mr. Hector Grumbie catches Henry's attention by turning off the water sprinkler next door?

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

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?

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

True or false: The text portrays Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?

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

True or false: Scooter accuses Henry of losing his new football and demands Henry to buy him a new one?

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

True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?

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

True or false: The story highlights Henry's determination and challenges as he tries to find a solution to his problem?

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

True or false: Henry considers various ways to earn money, including collecting tinfoil, asking for old papers, opening a lemonade stand, and mowing lawns?

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

True or false: Henry realizes that none of his ideas are feasible to earn the $13.95 needed for the new football?

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

True or false: Henry reluctantly agrees to buy a new football?

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

True or false: Henry feels hopeless about his predicament?

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

True or false: Mr. Grumbie catches night crawlers to use for fishing?

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

True or false: Henry catches 62 worms for Mr. Grumbie?

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

True or false: Henry catches 62 cents for the worms from Mr. Grumbie?

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

True or false: Henry considers asking neighbors to water their lawns to catch more worms?

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

True or false: Henry wishes for acres of wet lawn to catch millions of worms?

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

True or false: The story highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of a young boy trying to earn money?

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

True or false: Henry worries that Beezus and other kids will want to catch worms too?

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

True or false: Henry contemplates the park as a potential worm-catching area?

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

True or false: Mr. Grumbie pays Henry a penny for each night crawler caught?

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

True or false: Henry realizes he needs a lot of wet lawn to catch enough worms?

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

True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story?

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

True or false: Henry was relieved to hear the swish of the sprinklers and see water spraying over the grass at the park?

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

True or false: Henry earned thirteen dollars and ninety-five cents before he went to bed that night?

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

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?

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

True or false: Henry caught a total of four hundred thirty-three worms?

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

True or false: Henry's dog, Ribsy, unexpectedly enters the auditorium during the preparations

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

True or false: Ribsy is challenged to climb a stepladder to prove his intelligence

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

True or false: Ribsy eventually climbs the ladder, much to Henry's delight

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

True or false: Miss Roop, the teacher, discovers Ribsy's presence and asks for him to be removed

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

True or false: A mishap occurs when Ribsy accidentally spills green paint on Henry

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

True or false: Miss Roop and the children rush to clean up the mess and offer assistance

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

True or false: Ribsy also ends up getting covered in paint, causing further chaos

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

True or false: The incident leads to a commotion among the students and teachers

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

True or false: Henry remains calm and tries to reassure everyone, despite the unexpected turn of events

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

True or false: Henry's parents immediately agree to let him keep Ribsy

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

True or false: Henry's wish for acres of wet lawn is fulfilled in the story

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

True or false: The football was a birthday present from Scooter's grandmother, which surprised Henry

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

True or false: Henry sells his worms to Mr. Grumbie for thirteen dollars and thirty-one cents.

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

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.

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

True or false: In 'The Green Christmas,' Henry hopes for snow despite his father's prediction of a green Christmas.

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

True or false: Henry recalls his past experiences in school plays, including playing a Second Indian and a dwarf with a long cotton beard.

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

True or false: Miss Roop tells the class about the Christmas operetta, 'A Visit to Santa Claus,' which Henry finds unappealing.

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

True or false: The story depicts Henry's determination to fulfill his promises and his excitement for the holiday season.

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

True or false: The text provides insight into Henry's experiences and perspective on school activities and events.

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

True or false: Henry calculated his savings and realized he didn't have enough money to buy a cowhide football that he wanted.

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

True or false: Henry enjoys playing catch with Scooter using the new football.

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

True or false: The story is an excerpt from the book 'Ribsy' by Beverly Cleary?

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

True or false: Henry feels troubled about how to afford a new football?

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

True or false: The football made a deep hollow sound when thrown, indicating its quality.

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

True or false: Henry tears up two attempts at a letter to excuse himself from a play?

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

True or false: Henry's teacher notices his attempts to read his lines incorrectly to get out of his role in the play?

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

True or false: Henry feels pressure to learn his lines and is teased by classmates for his role in the play?

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

True or false: Henry's mother buys him embarrassing pajamas for his role in the play?

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

True or false: Henry gives up and just wants to get the play over with?

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

True or false: Some classmates rush out to see the snow, but those with parts in the play go to the auditorium?

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

True or false: Henry looks forward to the snow, hoping to use his Flexible Flyer?

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

True or false: Henry feels discouraged and embarrassed about his role in the play?

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

True or false: Henry fails to come up with an excuse to get out of the play?

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

True or false: Henry asks his mother to use the typewriter but struggles with spelling and capitalization?

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

True or false: Henry contemplates having a skunk as a pet due to its low cost?

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

True or false: Henry particularly enjoys the birds at the pet store?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

True or false: On the way home, Henry is teased by classmates Beezus, Robert, and Scooter, who mock his role as the Little Boy.

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

True or false: Henry considers feigning illness to avoid the operetta but realizes it would mean missing out on fun activities if it snows.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

True or false: Henry desperately seeks a way out of playing Timmy, even considering stretching exercises to grow taller in a short time.

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

True or false: Henry resolves not to tell his parents about the operetta until he can figure out a solution.

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

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.

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

True or false: Henry was discouraged because he realized he would never win a prize with his muddy dog?

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

True or false: Henry noticed some of the other boys had brought brushes to brush their dogs at the competition?

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

True or false: Henry considered running home to get talcum powder to cover up the dirt on Ribsy's white parts?

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

True or false: The judging of the dogs at the competition was postponed to showcase a trained mule named Maud?

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

True or false: Henry mistakenly uses pink talcum powder, turning Ribsy's white fur pink

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

True or false: At the dog show, Ribsy refuses to drink water from a shared pan

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

True or false: Ribsy's antics cause laughter from the other children and a cross reaction from the judge

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

True or false: The judge selects certain children to stay in the ring, but Henry is not chosen

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

True or false: Henry feels relieved that the show is over and plans to take Ribsy home for a drink

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

True or false: The narrative captures the challenges and humor of participating in a dog show with a mischievous pet

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

True or false: Henry struggles to untangle himself from Ribsy's leash, feeling embarrassed and discouraged

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

True or false: The judge notices Ribsy's unusual appearance and behavior

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

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

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

True or false: Ribsy misbehaves by sitting down and panting, refusing to walk properly during the judging

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

True or false: Henry tries to cover up the mistake by making all of Ribsy's white parts pink

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

True or false: The story highlights Henry's misadventures and his efforts to make Ribsy presentable for the dog show

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

True or false: Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert

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

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

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

True or false: Ribsy's misbehavior causes Henry to be asked to leave the ring at the dog show?

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

True or false: The boys continue to tease Beezus, and she tells them to leave her property

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

True or false: The children continue to argue, and Beezus demands the boys leave her property

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

True or false: Ribsy gets into a dogfight with a boxer during the second showing at the dog show?

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

True or false: Beezus tries to walk the rope but fails, and the boys mock her

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

True or false: Henry is awarded a big silver cup for having the most well-behaved dog in the show?

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

True or false: Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall

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

True or false: The story highlights the bond between Henry and Ribsy, despite Ribsy's misbehavior?

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

True or false: Henry and Beezus argue, with Beezus telling Henry to stay out of it

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

True or false: The narrative captures the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic nature of dog shows?

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

True or false: The interaction ends with tension between the children, and Beezus insisting that Henry leaves

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

True or false: The story portrays the theme of unexpected outcomes and the value of uniqueness in the face of challenges?

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

True or false: The boys and Beezus argue, and Scooter tries to defend himself after his fall

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

True or false: Ribsy wins a bigger cup than Rags, the other dog, in the end?

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

True or false: After the dog show, Henry feeds his catfish and practices tumbling with his friend Robert

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

True or false: Henry's picture is taken for the newspaper, and he is congratulated by his friends at the end of the story?

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

True or false: Henry leads Ribsy to a drinking fountain and fills a silver cup with water for him

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

True or false: Despite the chaos, Henry feels ashamed of Ribsy's behavior at the show?

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

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

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

True or false: Henry boasts about Ribsy's larger cup compared to Rags, the other dog, despite the chaos at the show?

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

True or false: The story depicts the bond between Henry and Ribsy as unbreakable despite the challenges they face?

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

True or false: The story suggests that unexpected outcomes can lead to valuable and unique experiences?

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

True or false: Henry accepts the money offered by the boy to help with Ribsy's expenses over the past year?

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

True or false: The boy claims to have raised Ribsy from a puppy?

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

True or false: The children argue about who should keep Ribsy, with Mary Jane invoking the 'finders keepers, losers weepers' rule?

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

True or false: The story highlights themes of loyalty, friendship, and ownership?

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

True or false: The story does not touch on the concept of responsibility for a pet?

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

True or false: The boy offers to buy Ribsy from Henry?

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

True or false: Henry found Ribsy when he was well-fed and collared?

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

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?

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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?

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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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