12 Questions
What did Jem do that Ted told her not to do?
Jem sat in the mud.
What did Ted grab behind the big tree to catch something?
Ted grabbed his bug net.
What did Ted and Jem hear on the hill that made Ted think it was a fox cub?
They heard a hiss on the hill.
What made Ted realize he was a silly kid?
Ted did not catch the chipmunk with the bug net.
What did Ted think he could catch with the bug net?
Ted thought he could catch the chipmunk with the bug net.
How did Ted and Jem react when they heard the hiss on the hill?
They got set and ran.
What did Ted find in his bag that he thought he could catch the chipmunk with?
His bug net
What did Jem do that caused Ted to realize he was a silly kid?
Rub mud on Ted
Why did Ted and Jem decide to run away?
They heard a hiss on the hill
What did Ted do when he realized he could not catch the chipmunk?
Said he was a silly kid
What did Ted tell Jem not to do before she got wet?
Sit in the mud
Why did Ted think it would be a big job to get the mud off his legs?
Because Jem made him muddy
Study Notes
Ted's Adventure
- Ted is with his dog, Jem, on a rainy day with no sun.
- They are surrounded by a big web with bugs and many wet logs.
The Journey Home
- After 10 minutes, Ted and Jem decide to head home despite the rain.
- Ted's wet hat and bag sag, and the path is muddy and wet.
- Ted warns Jem not to sit in the mud, but Jem ignores him and gets wet.
The Muddy Mess
- Jem rubs mud on Ted, covering him in mud.
- Ted is worried about cleaning his legs, which will be a big job.
The Encounter
- Ted and Jem hear a hiss on the hill, which Ted thinks might be a fox cub.
- Ted and Jem run away, with Ted telling Jem to get Mom.
The Chase
- Ted's bag opens, and his bug net falls out.
- Ted uses the net to try and catch the unknown creature, which turns out to be a chipmunk.
- Ted fails to catch the chipmunk and feels embarrassed.
The Aftermath
- Ted is relieved that Jem can't see his red face, indicating his embarrassment.
- Ted pats his dog, Jem, in a comforting gesture.
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