Exploring the World of Cows That Type

Farmer Brown faces an unusual problem when his cows start typing and demand electric blankets. Refusing their request, the cows go on strike, soon joined by the hens. Farmer Brown issues an ultimatum, but the animals negotiate a deal to exchange their typewriter for blankets. After the agreement, the ducks make a new demand for a diving board.

What did Farmer Brown first find hard to believe?

• That cows could dance

• That cows could fly

• That cows could sing

• That cows could type

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What did the cows request in their first note to Farmer Brown?

• A new barn

• A day off

• Electric blankets

• More food

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What was Farmer Brown's initial response to the cows' request?

• He agreed immediately

• He ignored the request

• He refused the request

• He asked for time to think

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What action did the cows take after Farmer Brown refused their request?

• They went on strike

• They left the farm

• They stopped eating

• They started mooing loudly

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CCSS.RL.1.1

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Who joined the cows in their strike?

• The pigs

• The sheep

• The hens

• The ducks

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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What did Farmer Brown demand from the cows and hens?

• Silence at night

• Milk and eggs

• To leave the farm

• To stop typing

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.1.1

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What did the cows offer in exchange for electric blankets?

• A secret recipe

• The barn

• A day of work

• Their typewriter

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What was Farmer Brown's reaction to the cows' offer?

• He asked for more

• He rejected the offer

• He accepted the deal

• He was confused

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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How did Farmer Brown communicate his decisions to the animals?

• Through a loudspeaker

• By writing notes

• Using sign language

• Through a mediator

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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What did the ducks request after the cows and hens got their electric blankets?

• A new pond

• A diving board

• A swimming pool

• More food

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1