Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon

Why did the author write this story?

• To tell a story about two friends
• To tell how things change in the fall

How do Henry and Mudge feel about the fall leaves?

• Henry likes to color the leaves, but Mudge likes to lick them.
• Henry likes to look at the leaves, but Mudge likes to eat them.

Why does the author write about birds and chipmunks?

• To show that birds fly south for the winter
• To show that Henry and Mudge are both interested in animals

In this story, Henry can best be described as a boy who loves

• nature
• spending time alone

Why do Henry and Mudge do things differently?

• One is a boy, and the other is a dog.
• One has a lot of energy, and the other is tired.

How is Mudge's coat different from Henry's coat?

• Mudge's coat has a hood.
• Mudge's coat is made of fur.

What turns Henry's ears red and Mudge's ears inside out?

• A sad story
• The fall wind

Why does the author tell what Henry likes and then what Mudge likes?

• To show that Mudge is smarter than Henry
• To show ways the two are alike and different

Henry looks at leaves and picks apples. They both like walks in the fall. Mudge eats leaves and

• licks apples
• counts birds

What does the author want to show about Henry and Mudge?

• They are different but love being together.
• They walk together but aren't really friends.