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What does Emily claim to have seen in her pond?
What does Emily claim to have seen in her pond?
- A dolphin named Arthur
- A giant fish named Blueberry
- A whale named Arthur (correct)
- A shark named Emily
How does Mr. Blueberry respond to Emily's claim about the whale?
How does Mr. Blueberry respond to Emily's claim about the whale?
- By sending her a picture of a whale
- By suggesting they could go see the whale together
- By ignoring Emily's letters
- By explaining facts about whales and their habitat (correct)
Why does Emily continue to believe in the existence of the whale in her pond?
Why does Emily continue to believe in the existence of the whale in her pond?
- She found whale footprints around the pond
- She saw the whale jumping in the pond
- She caught a glimpse of the whale's tail
- She named the whale Arthur and developed an emotional attachment (correct)
How does Emily bid farewell to 'Arthur' when she sees him at the beach?
How does Emily bid farewell to 'Arthur' when she sees him at the beach?
What is Mr. Blueberry's primary goal when he tries to explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in a pond?
What is Mr. Blueberry's primary goal when he tries to explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in a pond?
What does Mr. Blueberry explain to Emily about whales?
What does Mr. Blueberry explain to Emily about whales?
Why does Mr. Blueberry try to explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in her pond?
Why does Mr. Blueberry try to explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in her pond?
What is Emily's reaction to Mr. Blueberry's explanations about the whale in her pond?
What is Emily's reaction to Mr. Blueberry's explanations about the whale in her pond?
Why does Mr. Blueberry gently explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in her pond?
Why does Mr. Blueberry gently explain to Emily that a whale cannot live in her pond?
How does Emily finally react when she sees 'Arthur' at the beach?
How does Emily finally react when she sees 'Arthur' at the beach?
Study Notes
- Emily writes letters to Mr. Blueberry claiming to have seen a whale in her pond
- Mr. Blueberry responds with facts about whales, explaining they don't live in ponds
- Emily continues to write to Mr. Blueberry, believing the whale she named Arthur is living in her pond
- Mr. Blueberry tries to gently explain to Emily that it is not possible for a whale to live in a pond
- Eventually, Emily sees "Arthur" at the beach and bids him farewell, expressing her love for him
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Description
Experience the whimsical correspondence between Emily and Mr. Blueberry as they discuss the existence of a whale in a pond named Arthur. Follow along as Emily's belief in Arthur's presence is gently challenged by Mr. Blueberry.
