The Cricket in Times Square - Chapters 14-15

Ohhhh, do you happen to remember the tale of Orpheus, that Mr. Smedley had told Mario in the beginning of the book; what is the connection to it in the end of the book?

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Why does Chester choose to play a song from Lucia di Lammermoor as his final song?

• It is Chester's favorite song.

• The Bellini family likes the song a lot.

• Chester knew the people of New York would like it.

• The music teacher Mr. Smedley recommended that song.

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How does Tucker react to Chester’s retirement plans?

• Tucker Mouse tells Chester Cricket that it is his life and he should do he desires the most.

• Tucker Mouse tells Chester Cricket the whole time that he should go back to Connecticut.

• Tucker Mouse tries to convince Chester Cricket to stay, but then he agrees with his decision.

• Tucker Mouse tries to convince Chester Cricket to stay until people are no longer interested.

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This selection included the most dramatic and exciting part of the story. This is known as the—

• simile

• rhyme

• climax

• character

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Mario and Chester have fun together in the following ways except-

• playing hide and seek.

• playing leap frog.

• Chester plays music for Mario.

• playing tag.

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How does Mario react to Chester's departure?

• He breaks down and cries.

• Mario moves to Connecticut.

• Mario does 15 jumping-jacks.

• Mario understands.

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How does Mario know that Chester left?

• Mario saw Tucker, Harry, and Chester leaving through the subway station.

• Mario knows that Chester misses his home in Connecticut.

• Mario's friend told him that crickets do not stay forever in the city.

• The bell is gone, but not the money in the cash register.

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Alas, the book has ended. What do you think of it?

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Where would you rather live, in the country, in the city, or somewhere else?

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