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What was Diesel upset about at the beginning of the story?
What was Diesel upset about at the beginning of the story?
How did Percy react when he learned what Thomas supposedly called him?
How did Percy react when he learned what Thomas supposedly called him?
What names did Diesel claim Thomas called his friends?
What names did Diesel claim Thomas called his friends?
What was Thomas' plan after being punched multiple times?
What was Thomas' plan after being punched multiple times?
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How did Emily respond to Thomas's claim about Diesel calling her a name?
How did Emily respond to Thomas's claim about Diesel calling her a name?
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What happened when Emily and Rhinnaeas confronted Diesel?
What happened when Emily and Rhinnaeas confronted Diesel?
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What did Diesel do after being tickled and bumped by Emily and Rhinnaeas?
What did Diesel do after being tickled and bumped by Emily and Rhinnaeas?
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Which character did Thomas go to after being punched?
Which character did Thomas go to after being punched?
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Study Notes
Thomas and Diesel's Conflict
- Diesel is upset with Thomas for beating him in a race.
- Diesel spreads rumors about Thomas to Percy, James, and Gordon, causing them to confront Thomas, resulting in three punches to Thomas' right eye.
- Diesel is furious with Thomas for starting the rumors, but it's revealed that Diesel is the one spreading rumors to Emily and Rhinnaeas.
- Emily and Rhinnaeas "ticklebump" Diesel for five minutes as punishment after he falsely claims to have called Emily "Pudding Face" and Rhinnaeas "Mr. Nitwit".
- Thomas confronts Diesel, realizing that he tasted his own medicine after spreading rumors.
- Ultimately, they reconcile and laugh, but the story warns that those who spread rumors risk being "ticklebumped" by Emily and Rhinnaeas.
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Test your knowledge of the intriguing conflict between Thomas and Diesel. This quiz covers themes of rumor-spreading, friendships, and reconciliation among beloved characters. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the story's moral lessons.
