Nate the Great Chapter 1
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What item does Rosamond ask Nate to find?

  • A shiny apple
  • A special bone
  • A missing dog
  • A lost turnip (correct)

    • What disguise does the man at the store suggest for Sludge?

  • A superhero
  • A cat
  • A tree
  • A bush (correct)

    • How does Nate feel about having too many cases?

  • Indifferent
  • Overwhelmed (correct)
  • Excited
  • Happy

    • What does Nate believe about disguises?

    <p>They should blend in with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nate the Great think about the walking turnip?

    <p>It wasn't special because it didn't exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Claude feel proud when he spoke to Nate?

    <p>He claimed to have seen a walking turnip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What costume did Rosamond wear to make Claude happy?

    <p>A walking turnip costume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nate express his feelings about pretending in the story?

    <p>He dislikes pretending unless it's Halloween or a costume party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sludge respond when Nate proposed they could hide in the woods?

    <p>He wagged his tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sludge want to be when he was sniffing the bush costume?

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

    Who was calling out for Nate in the woods?

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

    What did Sludge do to help Nate in the woods?

    <p>He walked ahead and sniffed pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discovery did Nate make about Fang's shiny teeth?

    <p>Annie applied toothpaste to Fang's teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Harry scared of?

    <p>A creature with four tails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who solved Claude's case according to Nate?

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

    What was Rosamond's notable suggestion for finding Nate and Sludge?

    <p>Sending out a search team of cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nate think was 'not special' about Claude's ability?

    <p>Anyone could find Nate and Sludge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Nate say they needed to go home after their adventures?

    <p>To eat and think</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nate feel about becoming a man from Mars?

    <p>Regretful and sad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Character Introduction

    • Nate the Great is a young detective who partners with his dog, Sludge.
    • Both have a long history of solving cases together, sharing food like pancakes and bones.

    Overview of Cases

    • Nate mentions five unresolved cases that he and Sludge need to escape from.
    • Cases include:
      • A missing turnip from Rosamond
      • A lost toothpaste for Fang, as described by Annie
      • Claude’s desire for something special to find, although he has nothing specific to search for.

    Disguise Store Adventure

    • Nate and Sludge visit the Disguises for Detectives store to find costumes.
    • The store owner suggests a tree costume for Nate and a bush disguise for Sludge, which Nate declines.
    • Nate and Sludge leave the store without disguises, intending to enjoy some quiet time in the woods.

    Conflict in the Woods

    • In the woods, they seek solitude but are found by Rosamond and her friends who are searching for them.
    • Nate and Sludge ponder their predicament as they contemplate disguising themselves as trees and bushes to blend in.

    Problem-Solving with Sludge

    • Sludge leads Nate back to the bench where their friends are waiting.
    • Nate attributes their successful return to Sludge’s excellent sniffing skills.
    • Rosamond, Annie, Fang, Claude, and Harry have their own cases to solve.

    Investigation of Fang's Toothpaste

    • Nate investigates Fang’s shiny teeth and uncovers the mystery of the missing toothpaste.
    • Conclusions drawn:
      • Fang likely knocked the toothpaste off the counter and used it himself.
      • Toothpaste tube can be found where Fang keeps his toys.

    New Cases

    • Harry expresses fear about a creature with four tails that he saw.
    • Nate encourages Harry to investigate further and guides him to a specific location to find answers.

    Return to Claude's House

    • Nate and Sludge visit Claude, who feels that locating them is mundane compared to his goal of special finds.
    • Claude claims to have seen a walking turnip, which Nate dismisses as non-existent.

    Revelation about Rosamond

    • Nate visits Rosamond, presenting her as the "walking turnip."
    • He deduces she wore a costume and staged the situation to bring joy to Claude.
    • Rosamond admits her actions and thanks Nate for uncovering the truth.

    Reflection on Identity

    • Nate emphasizes the importance of being oneself and avoiding pretenses, except during specific occasions like Halloween.
    • The story concludes with a shared appreciation between Nate and Sludge for being exactly who they are.

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