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What did Esmeralda lose?
What did Esmeralda lose?
Where did Esmeralda say she lost her word?
Where did Esmeralda say she lost her word?
Who was in the kitchen while Esmeralda was writing her word?
Who was in the kitchen while Esmeralda was writing her word?
What type of word did Esmeralda describe as having lost?
What type of word did Esmeralda describe as having lost?
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What was the primary reason Esmeralda wrote down her word?
What was the primary reason Esmeralda wrote down her word?
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Who was afraid of Rosamond’s cats?
Who was afraid of Rosamond’s cats?
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What did Esmeralda say she had to do after writing the word?
What did Esmeralda say she had to do after writing the word?
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What was Esmeralda searching for?
What was Esmeralda searching for?
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What does Rosamond do with boring words?
What does Rosamond do with boring words?
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What word did Annie hand Nate when he asked for Harry?
What word did Annie hand Nate when he asked for Harry?
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How did Nate detect that he needed to search in the mud?
How did Nate detect that he needed to search in the mud?
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What kind of animal does Rosamond have?
What kind of animal does Rosamond have?
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What type of paper was Esmeralda's word written on?
What type of paper was Esmeralda's word written on?
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How did Rosamond describe her work with words?
How did Rosamond describe her work with words?
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What was the funny trait of the pig Anastasia?
What was the funny trait of the pig Anastasia?
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What was the missing word that Nate found?
What was the missing word that Nate found?
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What animal did Rosamond want to give Esmeralda as a present?
What animal did Rosamond want to give Esmeralda as a present?
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What was Esmeralda's initial problem regarding her singing pet?
What was Esmeralda's initial problem regarding her singing pet?
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What word did Pip's parrot repeat that helped solve the mystery?
What word did Pip's parrot repeat that helped solve the mystery?
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Why did Rosamond not choose Finley’s rat for the concert?
Why did Rosamond not choose Finley’s rat for the concert?
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What did Nate suggest about the word 'song-a-pet' after they did not see it?
What did Nate suggest about the word 'song-a-pet' after they did not see it?
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What item did Nate and Sludge find in Esmeralda's sweatshirt pocket?
What item did Nate and Sludge find in Esmeralda's sweatshirt pocket?
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Study Notes
Introduction of Characters
- Nate the Great: A detective who solves mysteries with his dog, Sludge.
- Esmeralda: A smart friend of Nate who lost a word.
- Rosamond: A friend holding a pet singing concert.
The Case of the Missing Word
- Esmeralda lost the word while at Rosamond's dining room table.
- It was written on pink paper and turned missing after she returned home for lunch.
Key Clues
- Esmeralda was alone in the dining room, except for Pip's parrot who was scared of Rosamond's cats.
- A young boy, Harry, was cutting out words with scissors in the dining room when Esmeralda returned.
Investigative Steps
- Nate visits Rosamond to gather more clues about the lost word.
- Rosamond mentions that words get lost easily since they don't wear clothes, which adds complexity to the search.
Discoveries in the Dining Room
- Nate finds pink papers with single words but none match Esmeralda's description of a long, strange, made-up word.
- Rosamond creates wardrobes for words to dress them up, hinting at her creative approach to language.
Search for the Missing Word Continues
- Nate visits different homes to track down Harry and uncover if he delivered the missing word.
- Encounters various pets and finds words that do not fit Esmeralda’s requirements until discovering "ZooRevue” at Claude's.
Finding the Real Word
- At Pip's house, Nate learns from Pip’s parrot that the phrase "SONG-A-PET" is often repeated.
- This phrase matches the description of what Esmeralda lost—long, strange, and made-up.
Conclusion of the Investigation
- Nate returns to Rosamond's house to confirm that "song-a-pet" is the missing word.
- The tryout results for Rosamond's concert were poor, leading to a humorous conclusion about finding the right performers.
Climax and Resolution
- The lost word was eventually found in Esmeralda's sweatshirt pocket, showing that words can wander but are always retrievable.
- Nate reflects on the nature of words and concludes the case successfully.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Chapter One of 'Nate The Great and the Wandering Word'. This quiz covers key points and questions about Nate's character and his adventure with Esmeralda. See how well you remember the beginning of this intriguing mystery!
