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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?
- He was missing his friends.
- He was bored.
- He lost a race to Thomas. (correct)
- Thomas called him names.
How did Percy react when he learned what Thomas supposedly called him?
How did Percy react when he learned what Thomas supposedly called him?
- He punched Thomas in the right eye. (correct)
- He ignored it.
- He cried.
- He laughed.
What names did Diesel claim Thomas called his friends?
What names did Diesel claim Thomas called his friends?
- Nitwithead and Mr. Nitwit.
- Mr. Nitwit and Fatty.
- Fatty and Pudding Face.
- Pudding Face and Nitwithead. (correct)
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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