Henry Huggins Chapter 5
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What did Ribsy win a prize for?
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Cutest dog
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Sweetest dog
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Best mutt
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Most unusual breed
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 5 of 'Henry Huggins' by Beverly Cleary. It tests comprehension through specific questions about Henry's actions and challenges, such as his preparations for a dog show with Ribsy. The quiz assesses attention to detail and understanding of the narrative.
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What was the first thing that Henry thought of when he woke up on Monday?
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How much he loved school
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How tired he was
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Only five more days until Saturday
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Only three more days until Saturday
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A. Only five more days until SaturdayExplanation
The correct answer is "Only five more days until Saturday." This answer suggests that Henry is looking forward to the weekend and is counting down the days until Saturday. It implies that he may not be particularly excited about school or may be feeling tired, but his anticipation for the weekend outweighs these thoughts.Rate this question:
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Because this was a special occasion, what did Henry use to wash Ribsy instead of Fela Soap?
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Lavender Body Soap
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Ivory Soap
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His Mother's Shampoo
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His Father's foot scrub
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A. His Mother's ShampooExplanation
Henry used his mother's shampoo to wash Ribsy instead of Fela Soap because it was a special occasion.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was not a prize in the Dog Show?
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Two guppies
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Woofies Dog Food
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Movie tickets
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Feeding dishes
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A. Two guppiesExplanation
The two guppies were not a prize in the Dog Show.Rate this question:
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Why did Henry and Ribsy need to run home during the entertainment?
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To get their entry form
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To get a brush for Ribsy
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To get some talcum powder
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To give Ribsy a bath
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A. To get some talcum powderExplanation
Henry and Ribsy needed to run home during the entertainment to get some talcum powder. This suggests that they needed the talcum powder for a specific purpose, possibly to address a problem or fulfill a requirement. The reason for needing the talcum powder is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it can be inferred that it was necessary for a particular task or situation.Rate this question:
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Why was the big boy on the bicycle looking for Henry?
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To congratulate him on winning a trophy
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To ask him to play
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To show him the newspaper article
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To get Ribsy
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A. To get RibsyExplanation
The big boy on the bicycle was looking for Henry to get Ribsy. This suggests that Ribsy is a pet or a belonging of Henry's, and the big boy wanted to borrow or take Ribsy for some reason. The reason for wanting Ribsy is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred that the big boy had a specific purpose or need for Ribsy.Rate this question:
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What did Henry use as a leash for Ribsy?
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His father's belt
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His mother's clothesline
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An old jump rope
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The belt from a bathrobe
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A. His mother's clotheslineExplanation
Henry used his mother's clothesline as a leash for Ribsy.Rate this question:
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What was the entertainment at the dog show?
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Dino the donkey
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Maude the mule
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Claudette the chicken
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A clown
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A. Maude the muleExplanation
Maude the mule was the entertainment at the dog show.Rate this question:
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Why Ribsy's previous owner name hime Dizzy?
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He was always falling down
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He didn't like to ride in the car
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He chased his tail so much
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He ran in circles
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A. He chased his tail so muchExplanation
The correct answer is "He chased his tail so much". This suggests that Ribsy's previous owner named him Dizzy because he would constantly chase his tail in circles, causing him to become dizzy.Rate this question:
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Why did Dizzy/Ribsy run away for his previous owners?
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He wasn't happy
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They didn't take care of him
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He was lonesome and homesick when they went on vacation
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He was bored
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A. He was lonesome and homesick when they went on vacationExplanation
Dizzy/Ribsy ran away from his previous owners because he felt lonesome and homesick when they went on vacation. This suggests that the owners did not provide enough attention or care for the dog, leading to feelings of loneliness and a desire to escape.Rate this question:
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What kind of dog is pink?
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An akita
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A Cocker Spaniel
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A Pink Setter
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A mixed breed
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A. A mixed breedExplanation
A mixed breed dog refers to a dog that is a combination of two or more different breeds. In this case, the question is asking about a dog that is pink in color, which is not a characteristic associated with any specific breed. Therefore, the most logical answer would be a mixed breed, as it allows for the possibility of a dog being pink regardless of its specific breed composition.Rate this question:
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Whose dog won a small silver cup?
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Beezus's
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Scooter's
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Robert's
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Mary Jane's
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A. Scooter'sExplanation
Scooter's dog won a small silver cup.Rate this question:
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Who decided that Ribsy would stay with Henry?
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His previous owner
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Henry's parents
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Henry
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Ribsy
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A. RibsyExplanation
Ribsy decided to stay with Henry.Rate this question:
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What problem did Henry encounter when bathing Ribsy?
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Ribsy wouldn't stay still
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Ribsy wouldn't come clean
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He couldn't dry Ribsy off
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He couldn't lift Ribsy into the tub
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A. He couldn't dry Ribsy offExplanation
Henry encountered a problem when bathing Ribsy because he couldn't dry Ribsy off. This suggests that Ribsy may have been wet and Henry struggled to remove the moisture from Ribsy's fur, possibly due to Ribsy moving around or being uncooperative.Rate this question:
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