Henry and Mudge: Understanding the Story

What type of hair does a poodle have?

• Pointed

• Straight

• Curly

• Floppy

What does Henry initially wish for?

• A cat

• A brother

• A bicycle

• A new house

What do Henry's parents do before deciding to get a dog?

• Visit a pet store

• Buy a dog collar

• Talk to neighbors

• Look at their house

What kind of dog does Henry not want?

• Short

• Floppy-eared

• Straight-haired

• Large

What is special about Mudge that makes Henry choose him?

• He is very large

• He has floppy ears

• He is very old

• He has curly hair

How does the story resolve Henry's initial problem?

• Henry gets a cat

• Henry gets a dog

• Henry gets a brother

• Henry moves to a new street

How does Henry feel at the end of the story?

• Angry

• Happy

• Lonely

• Sad

What does the illustration at the end of the story show?

• Henry is reading a book

• Henry is playing with friends

• Henry is sad

• Henry is happy with Mudge

What resource can students use to read more about Henry and Mudge?

• Think Central

• Google Search

• Library

• YouTube

What additional material is available for students to explore the story further?

• Cooking recipes

• Music videos

• Video games

• Interactive slides