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What unusual feature did UGG Chomp possess?
What unusual feature did UGG Chomp possess?
Why was Nate initially hesitant to meet Lizzy's snakes?
Why was Nate initially hesitant to meet Lizzy's snakes?
What unusual feature did the wagon have?
What unusual feature did the wagon have?
Who delivered the invitations?
Who delivered the invitations?
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What was Nate's primary concern about the snakes?
What was Nate's primary concern about the snakes?
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How did Nate feel about attending the birthday party at first?
How did Nate feel about attending the birthday party at first?
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What did Nate notice about the invitation Rosamond gave him?
What did Nate notice about the invitation Rosamond gave him?
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Why did Lizzy and Rosamond move the party indoors?
Why did Lizzy and Rosamond move the party indoors?
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What did Nate notice on the ground as he entered the house?
What did Nate notice on the ground as he entered the house?
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What did Lizzy say about UGG Chomp's typical behavior?
What did Lizzy say about UGG Chomp's typical behavior?
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Study Notes
Chapter One: An Invitation
- Nate the Great, a detective, has a dog named Sludge, who is also a detective.
- Rosamond arrives with her cat Super Hex and a wagon styled like a birthday cake, containing her other cats.
- Rosamond invites Nate to her cousin Elizabeth's birthday party, happening on Sunday at two o'clock.
- Elizabeth has four ball pythons, which alarms Nate, prompting him to decline the invitation.
Chapter Two: Raining Pythons
- Despite hopes that the party might be canceled due to rain, Rosamond insists it will continue.
- Nate's concerns about the pythons include their size, fangs, and potential hunger.
- Upon arrival at Rosamond’s backyard, Nate notices three large snakes in cages and learns about UGG Chomp, the largest python not in a cage.
Chapter Three: UGG Chomp! Where Are You?
- UGG Chomp is missing, which leads Nate to investigate amidst the party.
- He discovers a sugar spill outside and learns details about the snakes’ last activities before the rain began.
Chapter Four: Snake Eyes
- The search for UGG Chomp continues in the tall grass of a field, where multiple items are found but no snake.
- Claude discovers the eyes of a beaver, indicating the difficulty of locating UGG Chomp.
Chapter Five: How Not to Scare a Snake
- Claude's discovery accidentally leads to finding UGG Chomp.
- The group brainstorms ways to coax UGG Chomp out but realizes Fang (Annie's dog) could be at risk if mistaken for food.
Chapter Six: Call Me Crazy
- Nate and Sludge visit Crazy Craig’s Peculiar Pets for advice; Craig shares insights about snakes seeking warm places.
- The information proves crucial in understanding where UGG Chomp might have gone.
Chapter Seven: Snake in the Class
- Back at Rosamond’s house, Nate deduces that UGG Chomp likely slithered indoors to find warmth.
- The group searches the basement but finds no sign of him.
Chapter Eight: Hugs and Hisses
- Nate eventually tracks UGG Chomp to a bush near the house, where he is hiding.
- UGG Chomp is found safe, and the case is solved thanks to Sludge's initial clues.
- Lizzy thanks Nate and Sludge for their help, leading to an invitation for dinner, despite Nate's want to return to Crazy Craig’s for a sale on spiders.
Introduction to Characters
- Nate the Great is a detective with a dog named Sludge, who is also a detective.
- Rosamond, a character with unusual traits, has several cats including Super Hex, Big Hex, Little Hex, and Plain Hex.
- Lizzy, Rosamond's cousin, owns four snakes, specifically ball pythons.
The Birthday Invitation
- Rosamond invites Nate to a birthday party for her cousin Lizzy on Sunday at 2 o'clock, though the invitation contains only cat scratch marks.
- Lizzy's pets, ball pythons, inspire Nate to avoid the party due to fear of snakes.
Concerns About the Party
- Nate wakes up hoping Rosamond will cancel the party due to rain, but she confirms it will go on regardless of weather.
- Nate’s fears about the snakes grow as he considers their size, fangs, and that they could escape their cages.
Arrival at the Party
- Upon arrival, Nate finds only Rosamond, Lizzy, and three snakes in cages; UGG Chomp, the fourth snake, is missing.
- Lizzy describes UGG Chomp as “ultra-big” and reveals they moved the party indoors when the rain started.
Search for UGG Chomp
- Nate decides to speak with the party guests for clues about UGG Chomp's whereabouts.
- A mess of spilled sugar is discovered, hinting that something may have happened during the indoor transition.
- The last sighting of UGG Chomp was him hissing at Lizzy’s dog, Fang.
Investigating the Field
- Nate leads a search in a nearby field, filled with tall grass, where a hidden snake could easily camouflage.
- Various items are found, but they continue to search for UGG Chomp as the rain persists.
Discovery of Hiding Spot
- Claude, a party guest, discovers UGG Chomp by peering into a swampy stream, though it’s initially misidentified as a beaver.
- Nate suggests using bait to lure UGG Chomp out from his hiding place.
Visit to Crazy Craig’s
- Nate and Sludge visit Crazy Craig’s Peculiar Pets to gain insight about snakes and their behaviors.
- Crazy Craig advises that snakes seek warmth, leading Nate to suspect UGG Chomp may have entered the house.
Inside the House
- Nate realizes that UGG Chomp likely slithered into the house after noticing no sugar around the door.
- A search of the basement and house reveals no sign of UGG Chomp, but the scent suggests he has sought warmth indoors.
The Resolution
- Nate follows the track of the dryer vent, where UGG Chomp is eventually found hiding behind a bush in the backyard.
- Lizzy expresses her excitement upon finding her snake, while Nate credits Sludge for solving the case.
Concluding Events
- The story concludes with an invitation to dinner, showcasing the light-hearted nature of the narrative despite the early fears of snakes.
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Test your knowledge on the first chapter of 'Nate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake'. Join Nate and his dog Sludge as they encounter some curious situations and meet Rosamond with her cat Super Hex. This quiz will explore key details and characters of the story.
