Total Solar Eclipse Concepts

Hal plays with his doghouse using Mr. Chewinsky to make it disappear, amusing Nature Cat. Houston, unusually excited, announces a solar eclipse, explaining how the moon will block the sun, causing darkness during the day. The group is intrigued and excited about the rare event.

What is Hal doing with his doghouse?

• Building a new one

• Painting it

• Making it disappear

• Selling it

Who does Nature Cat use to block out things he doesn't want to see?

• Mr. Chewinsky

• A blanket

• A tree

• A hat

Why is Houston so excited?

• He won a prize

• It's his birthday

• A total solar eclipse is happening

• He found a treasure

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The stars disappear

• The moon blocks the sun

• The sun explodes

• The Earth stops rotating

What will block out the sun during the eclipse?

• A cloud

• A spaceship

• A bird

• The moon

What unusual event occurs during a total solar eclipse?

• It gets dark in the middle of the day

• It rains

• The wind stops

• The temperature rises

Why is it special to see a total solar eclipse?

• It lasts for hours

• It rarely occurs in the same place

• It happens every day

• It is visible only at night

Who is coming to watch the eclipse with Houston?

• His friends

• His cousins

• His neighbors

• His teachers

What is the reaction of the group to the eclipse announcement?

• They are uninterested

• They are scared

• They are excited

• They are confused

What does Daisy think about the upcoming eclipse event?

• It's boring

• It's dangerous

• It's a waste of time

• It's going to be sweet