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What location does Tucker Mouse primarily reside in?

  • A newsstand
  • Times Square subway station (correct)
  • A willow tree
  • A tree stump

    • How does Tucker Mouse feel about eavesdropping?

  • He is afraid of being caught.
  • He thinks it is wrong.
  • He enjoys it more than scrounging. (correct)
  • He finds it boring.

    • What was Chester Cricket doing the day he recalls before meeting Tucker?

  • Eating grass
  • Jumping across a brook (correct)
  • Chasing after a mouse
  • Singing a melody

    • What descriptive feature does Chester Cricket have?

    <p>He has a high, musical voice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chester Cricket think about his home in Connecticut?

    <p>He misses it greatly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Tucker Mouse to ask Chester Cricket for his story?

    <p>He loves stories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tucker Mouse admire about Chester Cricket?

    <p>The fact that he's a cricket. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of Chester cricket's voice?

    <p>High and musical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tucker Mouse do immediately after smelling the liverwurst?

    <p>He leaped down to the floor and ran toward the smell. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Chester Cricket end up in the picnic basket?

    <p>He jumped in to steal food. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chester eat from the picnic basket?

    <p>Liverwurst sandwiches. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Chester after he ate too much?

    <p>He fell asleep in the picnic basket. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chester initially think would happen to him after being placed in the picnic basket?

    <p>He would eventually be freed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Chester feel during his journey on the train?

    <p>Scared and cramped. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What eventually helped Chester escape from the picnic basket?

    <p>He worked furiously to get loose. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Chester end up after escaping the basket?

    <p>In a pile of dirt in the subway station. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Chester's primary concern after arriving in New York?

    <p>Getting home to his stump. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tucker Mouse offer Chester to help him feel better?

    <p>Liverwurst. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chester do when he realized he was lost in New York?

    <p>He started to chirp. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What animal did Chester see lurking nearby?

    <p>A cat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of food was NOT mentioned as part of the picnic?

    <p>Pasta. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tucker Mouse consider to be Chester's fate under the roast beef sandwiches?

    <p>A humorous situation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Eavesdropping

    Tucker Mouse's favorite pastime besides scavenging, involving listening to human conversations.

    The wide space between the boards

    The secret entrance to the newsstand that Tucker uses.

    Chester Cricket

    The creature Tucker encounters inside the newsstand.

    Jumping

    A way the cricket moves, mentioned by Tucker.

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    Old tree stump

    The cricket's home, located near a willow tree.

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    Jumping back and forth across the brook

    The cricket's exercise routine, involving crossing a nearby stream.

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    Jumping

    The cricket's skill, developed through practice, enabling him to traverse distances.

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    Three days ago

    The time period when the cricket's story begins, marking the start of summer.

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    Tucker Mouse

    A small rodent that lives in the subway station.

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    Liverwurst

    A type of sausage made from ground liver and spices.

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    Spring

    To make a sudden, quick jump, especially to avoid danger or to reach something.

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    Railroad station

    The place where trains arrive and depart.

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    Subway

    The part of a railway system where trains travel below ground.

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    New York

    A large city in the state of New York, known for its bustling atmosphere.

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    Picnic

    A large gathering of people typically held outdoors for social purposes.

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    Matchbox

    A small, wooden box that contains matches.

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    Cat

    A large, furry domestic animal, often kept as a pet.

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    Roast Beef

    A type of food made from cooked meat, often served cold.

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    Hard-boiled egg

    A small, hard-boiled egg.

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    Carry

    To carry something from one place to another.

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    Match

    A small, pointed object used for lighting things.

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    Connecticut

    A state in the United States, located in the northeastern region.

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    Study Notes

    Tucker and Chester's Encounter

    • Tucker Mouse, an observant and adventurous mouse living in the Times Square subway station, overhears and interacts with Chester Cricket.
    • Chester, a cricket, ends up in the subway station after an eventful journey that involved a picnic, a train ride, and getting trapped in a picnic basket.
    • Chester's journey began in his home, a tree stump near a willow tree, with him enjoying the start of summer
    • He was practicing jumping across a brook when he smelled liverwurst, leading him to a picnic.
    • Chester, drawn by the smell of liverwurst, wandered into a picnic basket.
    • He fell asleep in the basket and the basket, with him inside, was loaded into a car then a train
    • Chester was trapped under roast beef sandwiches for an unknown duration within the train
    • He eventually arrived at the Times Square subway station after three days.

    Chester's Trip Summary

    • Chester's journey involved a train trip and being transported to the subway station.
    • He was initially excited by the smell of liverwurst and ultimately consumed a substantial amount of food at the picnic.
    • He was tired due to his jumping and fell asleep inside the picnic basket.
    • He was then carried in a basket on trains, experiencing different parts of the ride.
    • He expressed feelings of fear and anxiety from the entirety of his journey

    Tucker's Role

    • Tucker was initially eavesdropping on humans and discovered Chester Cricket.
    • He then shared a piece of liverwurst he had saved for breakfast
    • He is curious and understanding, offering comfort and support.
    • Tucker helps Chester by getting food. Shows kindness and compassion toward Chester by sharing his food.
    • His actions and conversation help to move the narrative forward.
    • Tucker has a playful, inquisitive nature, displayed through his questions and actions.

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