Henry Huggins Chapter 2/3

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    What caught Henry's eye when he and Henry were in the pet store?

    • A litter of kittens
    • A special offer for guppies
    • A contest for free dog food
    • A new collar for Ribsy
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This quiz covers key events and details from chapters 2 and 3 of 'Henry Huggins' by Beverly Cleary. It assesses comprehension through questions about Henry's activities with his dog Ribsy, focusing on their visits to a pet shop and the care of guppies.

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  • 2. 

    What did Henry say that Ribsy was going to have to eat for the rest of the week?

    • Pizza

    • Guppy food

    • Canned dog food

    • Canned cat food

    Correct Answer
    A. Canned dog food
    Explanation
    Henry said that Ribsy was going to have to eat canned dog food for the rest of the week.

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  • 3. 

    Henry needed $13.95 plus 41 cents tax to buy something.  what did her want to buy?

    • A soccer ball

    • A scooter

    • A football

    • A basketball

    Correct Answer
    A. A football
    Explanation
    Henry needed a total of $13.95 plus 41 cents tax to buy something. Since the given options are all sports-related items, it can be inferred that Henry wanted to buy a football.

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  • 4. 

    What are night crawelers used for?

    • To feed lizards

    • To catch fish

    • To fertilize plants

    • Doggie snacks

    Correct Answer
    A. To catch fish
    Explanation
    Nightcrawlers are used to catch fish because they are a popular bait for fishing. Fish are attracted to the movement and scent of nightcrawlers, making them highly effective in luring fish to bite on the hook. Fishermen often use nightcrawlers as live bait when fishing in freshwater bodies like lakes, rivers, and ponds. The wiggling and wriggling motion of the nightcrawler in the water mimics the natural movement of prey, making it irresistible to many species of fish.

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  • 5. 

    How did Henry lose Scooter's football?

    • He threw it in a tree

    • He threw it in the garbage

    • He threw it in a car window

    • Ribsy ran away with it

    Correct Answer
    A. He threw it in a car window
    Explanation
    Henry lost Scooter's football by throwing it in a car window.

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  • 6. 

    What did Henry's Dad suggest he do to learn more about guppies?

    • Get a book from the library

    • Do some research on the interenet

    • Ask the man at the pet store

    • Ask a friend who has guppies

    Correct Answer
    A. Get a book from the library
    Explanation
    Henry's Dad suggested that he get a book from the library to learn more about guppies. This implies that reading a book would provide Henry with comprehensive information about guppies, their behavior, care, and other relevant details. The library is a reliable source for books on various topics, including aquatic life, making it a suitable option for Henry to expand his knowledge about guppies.

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  • 7. 

    What did Henry give Ribsy to carry home?

    • Guppy food

    • Dog meat

    • A bag of guppies

    • Puppy chow

    Correct Answer
    A. Dog meat
    Explanation
    In the given question, the correct answer is "dog meat". This can be inferred from the context that Henry gave something to Ribsy to carry home. Since Ribsy is a dog, it is logical to assume that he would be given dog meat to carry home. The other options, such as guppy food, a bag of guppies, and puppy chow, are not suitable for Ribsy as they are either meant for fishes or puppies, not for a dog like Ribsy.

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  • 8. 

    Why is it important that fish be kept in a warm place?

    • So their lips don't turn blue

    • So their scales don't fall off

    • So they don't get Ick

    • So they don't catch a cold

    Correct Answer
    A. So they don't get Ick
    Explanation
    It is important to keep fish in a warm place because cold temperatures can make them more susceptible to a disease called "Ick." Ick, also known as ichthyophthiriasis, is a common parasitic infection that affects fish. It is caused by a protozoan parasite that thrives in cooler water temperatures. By keeping fish in a warm environment, the risk of them contracting Ick is reduced, as the parasite is less likely to thrive in warmer conditions.

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  • 9. 

    Where do Henry and Ribsy go every Friday after school?

    • Rose City Drugstore

    • The Supermarket

    • The Ideal Barber Shop

    • The Lucky Dog Pet Shop

    Correct Answer
    A. The Lucky Dog Pet Shop
    Explanation
    Henry and Ribsy go to the Lucky Dog Pet Shop every Friday after school.

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  • 10. 

    If Henry keeps all of his guppies, how many guppies did his Dad say he would have by the end of the year?

    • A million

    • A thousand

    • Ten thousand

    • A hundred

    Correct Answer
    A. A million
    Explanation
    The question asks how many guppies Henry's Dad said he would have by the end of the year if Henry keeps all of them. The correct answer is "a million". This implies that Henry's Dad mentioned that if Henry keeps all of his guppies, he would have a million guppies by the end of the year.

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  • 11. 

    How was Henry finally able to catch enough night crawlers?

    • Scooter helped him

    • His mother and father helped him

    • Mr. Grumbie helped him

    • Ribsy helped ihm

    Correct Answer
    A. His mother and father helped him
    Explanation
    Henry was finally able to catch enough night crawlers because his mother and father helped him. Their assistance likely involved providing guidance, support, or even physically assisting him in his endeavor. This help from his parents enabled Henry to successfully catch the required number of night crawlers.

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  • 12. 

    Why didn't the man in the car stop to give back Scooter's football?

    • He was late for work

    • He was running from the police

    • He wasn't paying attention

    • He was taking his wife to the hospital

    Correct Answer
    A. He was taking his wife to the hospital
    Explanation
    The man in the car didn't stop to give back Scooter's football because he was taking his wife to the hospital.

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  • 13. 

    How much did Henry earn for each night crawler?

    • 5 cents

    • 10 cents

    • 25 cents

    • 1 cent

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 cent
    Explanation
    Henry earned 1 cent for each night crawler.

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  • 14. 

    What kind of animal was Henry hoping to buy with the moeny he got for his guppies? 

    • A camel

    • A kitten

    • A skunk

    • A parrot

    Correct Answer
    A. A skunk
    Explanation
    Henry was hoping to buy a skunk with the money he got for his guppies.

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  • 15. 

    Why didn't Ribsy stray into Mr. & Mrs. Grumbie's yard?

    • It was sprinkled with Doggie-Away

    • It was sprinked with Doggie-B-Gone

    • It was sprinkled with No More Doggies

    • He didn't like Mrs. Grumbie

    Correct Answer
    A. It was sprinked with Doggie-B-Gone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "It was sprinked with Doggie-B-Gone." This is because Doggie-B-Gone is a product that repels dogs, preventing them from entering a certain area. Therefore, Ribsy didn't stray into Mr. & Mrs. Grumbie's yard because it was sprinkled with Doggie-B-Gone, which acted as a deterrent for him.

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  • 16. 

    In what year was the book Henry Huggins written?

    • 1950

    • 1960

    • 1951

    • 1961

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    The book Henry Huggins was written in 1950.

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  • 17. 

    What happened that made Henry decide to get rid of his guppies?

    • His Mom decided to make canned apricots

    • His Dad needed containers for screws and nails

    • Ribsy knocked over some of the jars

    • The jars were taking up too much space in Henry's room

    Correct Answer
    A. His Mom decided to make canned apricots
    Explanation
    Henry decided to get rid of his guppies because his Mom decided to make canned apricots. It can be inferred that Henry needed to free up space in order to accommodate the jars needed for canning the apricots.

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  • 18. 

    What was Henry's challenge when he was trying to catch Night Crawlers?

    • They were too slimy

    • He was scared of worms

    • Not enough lawns

    • He wasn't fast enough

    Correct Answer
    A. Not enough lawns
    Explanation
    Henry's challenge when trying to catch Night Crawlers was that there were not enough lawns available. This suggests that Night Crawlers are typically found in lawns, and the scarcity of lawns made it difficult for Henry to catch them.

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