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Mr and Mrs Gregg have two children, both boys.
Mr and Mrs Gregg have two children, both boys.
True
Philip is three years older than William.
Philip is three years older than William.
False
The narrator is a boy.
The narrator is a boy.
False
The narrator does not like hunting.
The narrator does not like hunting.
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Philip and William, the Gregg boys, discovered they have wings and can fly, as small as robins.
Philip and William, the Gregg boys, discovered they have wings and can fly, as small as robins.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gregg also discovered they have wings and can fly.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg also discovered they have wings and can fly.
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The Greggs found wild ducks in their garden, as large as men, with arms instead of wings.
The Greggs found wild ducks in their garden, as large as men, with arms instead of wings.
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The ducks took over the Greggs' house, leaving the family homeless.
The ducks took over the Greggs' house, leaving the family homeless.
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The Greggs decided to build a nest for shelter, using sticks, leaves, and feathers.
The Greggs decided to build a nest for shelter, using sticks, leaves, and feathers.
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The family struggled to find food, unable to access their house due to the ducks.
The family struggled to find food, unable to access their house due to the ducks.
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The Greggs decided to eat apples from their trees, but found it difficult without hands.
The Greggs decided to eat apples from their trees, but found it difficult without hands.
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The family eventually returns to their nest to sleep, feeling vulnerable.
The family eventually returns to their nest to sleep, feeling vulnerable.
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The story ends with a mysterious phone call, with a voice responding 'quack'
The story ends with a mysterious phone call, with a voice responding 'quack'
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The text is part of a story, with a blend of fantasy and reality.
The text is part of a story, with a blend of fantasy and reality.
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The story explores themes of adaptation and resilience.
The story explores themes of adaptation and resilience.
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The story takes place in a city.
The story takes place in a city.
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True or false: The narrator can control the Magic Finger at will?
True or false: The narrator can control the Magic Finger at will?
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True or false: The Greggs were turned into ducks as a result of the Magic Finger?
True or false: The Greggs were turned into ducks as a result of the Magic Finger?
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True or false: Mr. Gregg and his sons had strange encounters with four geese?
True or false: Mr. Gregg and his sons had strange encounters with four geese?
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True or false: Mr. Gregg and his wife woke up transformed into tiny people with duck wings instead of legs?
True or false: Mr. Gregg and his wife woke up transformed into tiny people with duck wings instead of legs?
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True or false: The family was pleased and amused by their transformations?
True or false: The family was pleased and amused by their transformations?
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True or false: The transformations were believed to be the result of witches' work?
True or false: The transformations were believed to be the result of witches' work?
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True or false: The story is told from the perspective of a third-person omniscient narrator?
True or false: The story is told from the perspective of a third-person omniscient narrator?
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True or false: The Magic Finger is a new power the narrator has recently acquired?
True or false: The Magic Finger is a new power the narrator has recently acquired?
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True or false: The narrator feels guilty about using the Magic Finger and causing harm?
True or false: The narrator feels guilty about using the Magic Finger and causing harm?
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True or false: The story includes elements of realism and science fiction?
True or false: The story includes elements of realism and science fiction?
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True or false: The consequences of using the Magic Finger are predictable and short-lived?
True or false: The consequences of using the Magic Finger are predictable and short-lived?
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True or false: The story explores themes of power, responsibility, and the intended consequences of actions?
True or false: The story explores themes of power, responsibility, and the intended consequences of actions?
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Mr. and Mrs. Gregg and their two sons sleep in a high nest in a tree.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg and their two sons sleep in a high nest in a tree.
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A group of ducks, previously small, has grown to human size and holds the family at gunpoint.
A group of ducks, previously small, has grown to human size and holds the family at gunpoint.
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The ducks demand the family's promise not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns, and the family agrees.
The ducks demand the family's promise not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns, and the family agrees.
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The family is magically transformed back to their normal size in their own garden.
The family is magically transformed back to their normal size in their own garden.
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The Greggs, now the Eggs, are seen by the narrator smashing their guns and creating graves for the ducks they had shot.
The Greggs, now the Eggs, are seen by the narrator smashing their guns and creating graves for the ducks they had shot.
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The family is surrounded by various birds as they feed them, signifying their change in attitude towards animals.
The family is surrounded by various birds as they feed them, signifying their change in attitude towards animals.
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The Greggs have changed their surname to Egg in honor of the ducks.
The Greggs have changed their surname to Egg in honor of the ducks.
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The narrator gets upset upon hearing gunshots from a nearby lake.
The narrator gets upset upon hearing gunshots from a nearby lake.
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The story ends with a sense of tension as the narrator's reaction to the gunshots intensifies.
The story ends with a sense of tension as the narrator's reaction to the gunshots intensifies.
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The story conveys a message of empathy and the consequences of harming animals.
The story conveys a message of empathy and the consequences of harming animals.
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The ducks were swimming in the narrator's bathtub and made a mess.
The ducks were swimming in the narrator's bathtub and made a mess.
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The Magic Finger story is set in a rural farm setting.
The Magic Finger story is set in a rural farm setting.
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Matilda's prank with Superglue caused her father to have a sleepless night
Matilda's prank with Superglue caused her father to have a sleepless night
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Matilda's mother was amused by the story Matilda related about a boy getting Superglue on his finger
Matilda's mother was amused by the story Matilda related about a boy getting Superglue on his finger
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Mr. Wormwood was able to easily remove the hat after his wife cut it off bit by bit
Mr. Wormwood was able to easily remove the hat after his wife cut it off bit by bit
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Matilda's sarcastic comments about the incident showed her genuine concern for her father
Matilda's sarcastic comments about the incident showed her genuine concern for her father
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The Superglue caused discomfort and embarrassment for Mr. Wormwood
The Superglue caused discomfort and embarrassment for Mr. Wormwood
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Mrs. Wormwood criticized Mr. Wormwood for not following instructions when using Superglue
Mrs. Wormwood criticized Mr. Wormwood for not following instructions when using Superglue
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Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment ended when the hat was finally removed
Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment ended when the hat was finally removed
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Matilda's advice helped Mr. Wormwood remove the remaining bits from his forehead
Matilda's advice helped Mr. Wormwood remove the remaining bits from his forehead
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The incident ended with Mr. Wormwood feeling pleased with Matilda's clever prank
The incident ended with Mr. Wormwood feeling pleased with Matilda's clever prank
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Mr. Wormwood was left with patches of brown leathery stuff on his head after the hat was cut off
Mr. Wormwood was left with patches of brown leathery stuff on his head after the hat was cut off
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Mr. Wormwood wore the hat even during supper and in bed
Mr. Wormwood wore the hat even during supper and in bed
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Matilda's prank with Superglue caused her father to have a bald white ring around his head
Matilda's prank with Superglue caused her father to have a bald white ring around his head
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Study Notes
Matilda's Prank with Superglue
- Matilda plays a prank on her father by applying Superglue to the inside rim of his favorite hat
- Mr. Wormwood, her father, unknowingly wears the hat to work and is unable to take it off due to the strong Superglue
- He has to keep the hat on all day, trying to act casual about it, but eventually has to keep it on even during supper and in bed
- Mrs. Wormwood, Matilda's mother, tries to remove the hat but has to cut it off bit by bit, leaving Mr. Wormwood with a bald white ring around his head
- Matilda observes the situation with interest, making sarcastic comments about the incident
- Mr. Wormwood's attempts to remove the hat are futile, and it causes discomfort and embarrassment
- Mrs. Wormwood criticizes Mr. Wormwood for playing with dangerous products and not following instructions
- Matilda relates a story about a boy getting Superglue on his finger, amusing Mrs. Wormwood
- Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment continues as he is unable to remove the hat, even leading to a sleepless night
- The next morning, Mrs. Wormwood has to cut the hat off Mr. Wormwood's head, leaving patches of brown leathery stuff that won't come off
- Matilda advises Mr. Wormwood to remove the remaining bits from his forehead
- The incident ends with Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment and discomfort, caused by Matilda's clever prank.
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Description
Explore Matilda's mischievous prank on her father involving Superglue, leading to his embarrassment and discomfort. Follow the events as Mr. Wormwood struggles to remove his favorite hat stuck on his head.
