Questions and Answers
What did Rosamond pull in the wagon?
What did the invitation from Rosamond contain?
What type of snakes does Rosamond's cousin have?
What was Nate the Great worried about?
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What was Nate the Great doing when he first met Rosamond?
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What did Nate hope the big flying thing in the sky was?
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Who discovered the eyes looking up at them from the swampy stream?
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What type of animal did Nate conclude they had found in the stream?
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What did Crazy Craig suggest snakes look for to stay warm?
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What was the last known meal of UGG Chomp?
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What did Nate say would help him think while being a detective?
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What did the group conclude about UGG Chomp’s location at the end?
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What was Nate worried about at the beginning?
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What did Lizzy say about her pet snake UGG Chomp?
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How did the party guests react to the possibility of UGG Chomp being outside?
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What caused the party guests to bring the food inside?
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What evidence did Nate find that suggested UGG Chomp had been digging?
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What did Annie claim happened right before the rain started?
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What did Nate decide to do when he didn’t find clues in the yard?
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Who was the last person to come inside according to Oliver?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Nate the Great
- Nate the Great is a detective with a dog named Sludge who assists him in solving mysteries.
- The story begins with Nate eating pancakes and hearing scratching noises at the door.
Rosamond's Birthday Party
- Rosamond arrives with her cat Super Hex and a wagon shaped like a birthday cake.
- She invites Nate to her cousin Elizabeth’s birthday party, scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM.
- The invitation is written in "cat scratch marks," a detail Nate finds amusing.
- Elizabeth, Rosamond’s cousin, owns four ball pythons, leading Nate to express his reluctance to attend due to possible snake interactions.
The Rainy Party Day
- The weather on the day of the party is warm but raining, raising hopes for a cancellation.
- Rosamond confirms the party will proceed despite the rain.
- Upon arrival, Nate discovers three snakes in cages and hears about UGG Chomp, the large pet python, who is missing.
Search for UGG Chomp
- Lizzy describes UGG Chomp’s penchant for riding on top of cars and reveals he does not have a cage.
- Suspicion arises that UGG Chomp could be hiding or lost.
- Nate deduces that the party guests might have observed UGG Chomp before the rain started.
Clues and Gathering Information
- Nate interviews party guests who were present when UGG Chomp disappeared.
- It is revealed that UGG Chomp was last seen hissing at Fang the dog, just before the rain began.
- Claude finds a suspicious muddy spot near a stream which draws Nate’s attention.
Crazy Craig’s Pet Store
- Nate visits Crazy Craig's Peculiar Pets for advice, discovering that snakes seek warm areas to hide.
- This information directs Nate back to Rosamond’s house to search for UGG Chomp in warmer places.
The Basement Search
- Upon returning, Nate theorizes that UGG Chomp has entered the basement in search of warmth.
- The group searches the basement but finds no trace of the missing snake.
- Nate's dog Sludge hints at the location of UGG Chomp, but Nate initially overlooks it.
Resolution
- The final clue leads Nate outside, where he discovers UGG Chomp hiding behind a bush near the dryer vent.
- The story concludes with Lizzy expressing gratitude, and Nate's focus shifts humorously back to Crazy Craig's spider sale.
Key Themes and Elements
- The importance of teamwork, as Nate and Sludge collaborate with party guests to solve the mystery.
- Elements of humor and light-heartedness in the interactions and the narrative style.
- The story emphasizes the investigative process, showcasing Nate's detective skills with logical deductions and observations.
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Description
Explore the adventures of Nate the Great, a young detective accompanied by his dog Sludge. This quiz covers key characters and events from the story, including Rosamond's birthday party and the mysterious missing snake named UGG Chomp. Test your knowledge of this charming children's series!
