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How did Stuart manage to turn on the faucet?
How did Stuart manage to turn on the faucet?
- By using a large hammer.
- By pushing it with his hands.
- By asking his father for help.
- By pounding the faucet with a small, light hammer. (correct)
What sound did the other household members hear each morning?
What sound did the other household members hear each morning?
- The pecking of a bird.
- The sound of Stuart’s hammer hitting the faucet. (correct)
- The running water from the faucet.
- The clicking of a light switch.
What did Stuart do every morning to keep himself in good condition?
What did Stuart do every morning to keep himself in good condition?
- Lift weights
- Touch his toes (correct)
- Run around the house
- Do yoga
What did Stuart use to turn on the light in the bathroom?
What did Stuart use to turn on the light in the bathroom?
What was Stuart's bed made out of?
What was Stuart's bed made out of?
How did Stuart feel about being the first person up in the morning?
How did Stuart feel about being the first person up in the morning?
What problem did Stuart face during his morning routine?
What problem did Stuart face during his morning routine?
What time did Stuart get up on that morning in May?
What time did Stuart get up on that morning in May?
How did Stuart attempt to prove his muscle strength to Snowbell?
How did Stuart attempt to prove his muscle strength to Snowbell?
What type of animal is Snowbell?
What type of animal is Snowbell?
What activity was Stuart engaged in when he jumped onto the shade?
What activity was Stuart engaged in when he jumped onto the shade?
What did Stuart use to help him turn on the light in the bathroom?
What did Stuart use to help him turn on the light in the bathroom?
How did Stuart feel while exercising in the winter?
How did Stuart feel while exercising in the winter?
What did Stuart's bathrobe look like as he swung on the string?
What did Stuart's bathrobe look like as he swung on the string?
What task did Stuart face when he reached the washbasin?
What task did Stuart face when he reached the washbasin?
What did Stuart suggest as an alternative method for turning on the faucet?
What did Stuart suggest as an alternative method for turning on the faucet?
Which of the following best describes Stuart's morning environment?
Which of the following best describes Stuart's morning environment?
What materials did George use when attempting to construct the brace?
What materials did George use when attempting to construct the brace?
What was the result of Stuart's method of using the hammer on the faucet?
What was the result of Stuart's method of using the hammer on the faucet?
What tool did Stuart's father provide him for turning on the faucet?
What tool did Stuart's father provide him for turning on the faucet?
What does the sound 'plink plink plink' signify to the other household members?
What does the sound 'plink plink plink' signify to the other household members?
What happened to George while he was building the brace?
What happened to George while he was building the brace?
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Study Notes
Stuart's Morning Routine
- Stuart is an early riser, often the first one awake in the morning.
- He enjoys the quietness and fresh smell of the day.
- He performs a simple exercise routine: touching his toes ten times to strengthen his stomach muscles (inspired by his brother George).
- He wears a wool wrapper and carefully navigates the dark hallway to the bathroom.
- To turn on the bathroom light, Stuart uses a string attached to the pull chain, swinging his whole body to pull it.
- He climbs a rope ladder to reach the family washbasin.
- George promised to build Stuart a miniature washbasin, but he never followed through.
- Stuart carries his own miniature toiletries: toothbrush, soap, washcloth, and comb.
- Turning on the water faucet is challenging because of his size, which he discusses with his father.
- George attempts to build a brace for the faucet to help Stuart, but gets distracted and leaves tools scattered on the floor.
- Stuart utilizes a small wooden hammer to thump the faucet handle, generating enough water to brush his teeth and wash his face.
- The sound of his hammer, "plink plink plink" echoes throughout the house, signaling daybreak.
- This unique routine creates a humorous and heartwarming portrayal of Stuart's daily life.
Stuart and Snowbell's Morning
- Stuart, a three-year-old boy, wakes up early and goes downstairs to find Snowbell, the family cat.
- Snowbell is lying on the rug, reflecting on his kittenhood.
- Stuart and Snowbell engage in a playful argument about their respective physical abilities.
- Stuart, demonstrating his strength, attempts to perform a trapeze act using the window shade cord.
- The jump is too powerful, causing the shade to roll up, trapping Stuart inside.
- Snowbell, amused by the situation, takes Stuart's hat and cane and places them at the entrance to the mousehole.
- Mrs. Little discovers the items and realizes Stuart has gone down the mousehole.
Stuart's Morning Routine
- Stuart is an early riser, he enjoys the quiet morning atmosphere.
- Stuart starts his day by doing exercises: touching his toes 10 times to keep his stomach muscles fit.
- Stuart wears a wool wrapper and walks through the dark house to the bathroom, using a string to turn on the light.
- To reach the washbasin, Stuart climbs a small rope ladder his father built for him.
- George planned to build a smaller washbasin for Stuart, but never finished the project.
- Due to his small size, turning on the water is a challenge for Stuart.
- Stuart's father provides him with a small wooden hammer to turn the faucet on.
- The sound of Stuart's hammer striking the faucet is like a blacksmith's work, signaling the start of the day for the household.
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