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What did Stuart use to hide from dogs when he felt threatened?
What did Stuart use to hide from dogs when he felt threatened?
- A yesterday’s newspaper (correct)
- A doorman's coat
- His sailor hat
- A bus seat
Why did nobody notice Stuart while waiting for the bus?
Why did nobody notice Stuart while waiting for the bus?
- He was standing behind a pole.
- He was hidden by luggage.
- He was too quiet.
- He was not tall enough. (correct)
How did Stuart get onto the bus?
How did Stuart get onto the bus?
- He was carried by the driver.
- He jumped onto the step.
- He climbed up a ladder.
- He held onto a gentleman's pants. (correct)
What did Stuart typically make his coins out of?
What did Stuart typically make his coins out of?
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How did Stuart feel when the conductor questioned his dime?
How did Stuart feel when the conductor questioned his dime?
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What type of boats did Stuart see sailing in the pond?
What type of boats did Stuart see sailing in the pond?
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How did Stuart feel about sailing on one of the boats?
How did Stuart feel about sailing on one of the boats?
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What did Stuart use to look at the boats on the pond?
What did Stuart use to look at the boats on the pond?
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What did Stuart hope to do one day?
What did Stuart hope to do one day?
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What feeling did Stuart enjoy while observing the boats?
What feeling did Stuart enjoy while observing the boats?
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Study Notes
Stuart's Adventurous Journey
- Stuart, a small boy with "the joy of life and the fear of dogs", sets out for a walk in his sailor suit and hat.
- He uses his spyglass to spot dogs and hides from them in various ways, including climbing trouser legs and hiding in newspapers.
- Stuart joins people waiting for the bus to Seventy-Second Street and uses a gentleman's pant cuff to get on board without paying fare.
- He carries tiny coins made of tin foil because he's too small to handle a dime.
- When the conductor collects fares, Stuart offers his tiny coin, leading to amusement and apology from the conductor.
- Stuart arrives at Central Park's sailboat pond and admires the boats, especially the Wasp, a large black schooner with a cannon.
- He envisions himself sailing away on the grand ship to the "far corners of the pond".
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