The Stories that Julian Tells

"It tastes like a whole raft of lemons," he said. "It tastes like a night on the sea."

What is Huey comparing?

• whales and salt

• boats and rafts

• He is clueless. He just likes to talk.

• pudding and lemons

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Why do you think the father didn't just punish the boys with a time out or take away their toys?

• That would by too fun.

• That would be too easy.

• He wanted to teach them a lesson.

• He wasn't a good father.

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Why did father make the boys cook a new pudding?

• He wanted to teach them mistakes can be fixed.

• He was mean.

• He was lazy.

• I have no clue.

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Why does Julian's father go along with the story of the catalog cats?

• He has a sense of humor.

• He enjoys playing tricks on people.

• A cat only works as hard in the garden as people work making the work get done faster.

• He's not very smart.

How does Julian stop Huey from asking their dad about the catalog cats?

• "You ask Dad about everything," I said. "Don't you think it's time you learned something on your own for a change?"

• He called him baby.

• He put tape on his mouth.

• He laughed at him and threatened to tell his friends that he always needs his daddy.

What would happen if a dozen catalog cats arrive?

• The work in the garden would get done 12 times faster.

• You would have a lot of cats to feed.

• Your house would smell like cats.

• You would have a lot of litter boxes to change.

If Julian's father didn't want the giant corn and house of flowers, why did he order them?

• Huey and Julian promised to weed and take care of the plants.

• He's weird.

• He always, always gives in to his children.

• He was not aware the order processed.

What does Julian hope will happen when he talks to the seeds?

• They would talk to him too.

• They would laugh.

• They would grow.

• Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

What does Julian ask the fig tree?

• How are you?

• Wassup?

• Did he like him eating his leaves?

• He spoke in spanish so I have no clue.

Why isn't the fig tree growing?

• It is a midget tree.

• It isn't aiive.

• It doesn't want to.

• Julian is eating its leaves.