Questions and Answers
What is the main issue Nate the Great faces in the story?
Why can't Sludge enter the store?
What does Nate initially intend to buy for Sludge?
What happens to Sludge when it starts to rain?
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What situation did Nate find Sludge in?
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What does Annie say Sludge did when the store door opened?
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What led Nate to find Sludge?
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What does a saleslady do when she sees Sludge in the store?
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What food did Nate order to share with Sludge?
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How does Nate feel while waiting in line at the store?
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Why was Sludge hiding?
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What did Nate reflect on regarding the trail of flour pawprints?
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What was the name of the dog that Nate was looking for?
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Who did Nate the Great initially think was Sludge when he was under the bed?
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What did Annie say Sludge looked like to help Nate find him?
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What role did Fang play in the story?
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Where did Nate initially go to look for Sludge after the hat department?
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Who did Nate find at the lost and found department?
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What did the man at the lost and found say about Sludge?
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What did Nate decide to do when he needed to think about finding Sludge?
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What did Annie bring along to guard the door?
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Which department did Nate believe Sludge would likely be resting in?
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What did Nate discover was missing from Claude?
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What does Nate suggest to look for the tortoise's owner?
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Why does Claude not want the missing sock if it doesn't match?
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What food does Nate give to the tortoise?
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What method does Nate use to track down the tortoise's home?
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What did Annie say about the presence of a tortoise in the veterinarian's office?
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What did Nate think about the tortoise regarding his future?
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What clue led Nate to realize where the tortoise might have come from?
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How does Nate feel about the pace of solving the case?
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What did Nate conclude about the tortoise's eating habits?
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What is Nate's initial reaction to the tortoise in his garden?
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What item does Nate use to transport the tortoise?
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How does Nate describe the tortoise's eating habits?
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What does Nate wonder about the tortoise's journey?
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What does Nate's dog Sludge do during their investigation?
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What does Rosamond initially think of the tortoise?
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Why does Nate think that the tortoise might not have crawled far from home?
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What does Nate write before going out with the tortoise?
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What reinforces Nate's determination to help the tortoise?
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What does Nate learn about the tortoise at Rosamond's house?
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What did Nate find in the next yard after encountering rocks?
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What did Nate observe in the yard that contained statues?
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Why did Nate conclude that the yard with pieces of flowers was the tortoise's favorite restaurant?
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What was the warning sign that Nate saw in the yard?
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What did the lady say to the tortoise when she appeared?
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How did Nate feel about the tortoise after he returned it?
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What did Nate use Claude's sock for after finding the tortoise?
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What emotion did Sludge display when the tortoise was returned?
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What did Nate say when he opened the box with the tortoise inside?
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What did Nate and Sludge do at the end of their adventure?
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Study Notes
Characters and Setting
- Nate the Great is the main character, a detective.
- Sludge, Nate's dog, also acts as a detective but goes missing during the story.
- The setting includes a store, particularly the Weinman Brothers, which features various departments like pet supplies, hats, and food.
Plot Overview
- Nate and Sludge visit the store but Sludge waits outside as dogs are not allowed indoors.
- While shopping for a dog bowl, Nate realizes Sludge is gone.
- Rain causes Sludge to seek shelter and inadvertently walk into the store.
Key Events
- Annie and her dog Fang inform Nate that Sludge was seen entering the store when it rained.
- A series of misunderstandings occur as Sludge is mistaken for other items, like a wet mop.
- Nate experiences frustrations waiting in lines, underscores the time taken while searching for Sludge.
Climax and Resolution
- Nate investigates various departments, including the underwear and hat sections, but cannot find Sludge.
- Discovering a trail of flour leads Nate to the cafeteria where Sludge is found hiding.
- Sludge acted as a clever detective, waiting in the cafeteria to sniff out his owner.
Themes and Morals
- The bond between humans and pets highlights the importance of companionship and teamwork.
- The story emphasizes problem-solving skills in the face of challenges, showcasing Nate's detective abilities.
- Exploration of loyalty and bravery, as Sludge tries to hide while still seeking to reunite with Nate.
Important Clues and Details
- Description of Sludge as a "slippy sloppy dog," showcases his playful and messy nature.
- Quotes from Annie and experiences with the sales ladies depict obstacles Nate faces while searching for Sludge.
- The trail of flour serves as a clever plot device leading Nate to his lost dog.
Final Takeaway
- Nate and Sludge's adventure concludes with them enjoying pancakes together, reinforcing the theme of friendship and loyalty.
- The story intertwines humor, curiosity, and the thrill of solving a mystery within the everyday experiences of a child detective.
Nate the Great's Adventure
- Nate the Great is a detective who wakes up late and finds a tortoise eating his garden flowers.
- The tortoise has a thick green shell and no teeth but shows good appetite, which signals he is lost and needs help.
- Nate puts the tortoise in a box with holes and begins a search for its owner.
Clues and Characters
- Nate visits Rosamond, who has a group of cats, and learns that Claude has lost something but does not know what.
- Claude is missing a sock, not a tortoise, prompting Nate to continue his search for the tortoise's owner.
- Nate and his dog, Sludge, encounter various characters who reveal no information about the tortoise's owner but lead to comedic situations.
Investigation Progress
- Nate considers the tortoise's lifestyle, habits, and what it may like to eat.
- The search leads Nate to contemplate clues, realizing he needs to follow the tortoise's eating trail backward.
Following the Trail
- Nate discovers bite marks on flowers in his garden, indicating the tortoise crawled there from somewhere else.
- The journey continues through multiple yards, finding remnants of flowers and finally leading to a yard with a sign warning about a tortoise.
Conclusion of the Case
- Nate successfully finds the tortoise's home and returns the tortoise, named Speedy, to its owner, who is concerned about Speedy's tardiness.
- Nate creatively ties Claude's lost sock to a stick as a flag for Speedy's home, concluding the adventure.
- Nate reflects on the experiences and humor found during the case while realizing Speedy was an "okay tortoise."
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Test your understanding of 'Nate the Great and the Big Sniff'. This quiz covers key themes, characters, and events from the book. See how well you know Nate's adventures as a detective and his journey to find Sludge!