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About This Passage
This passage uses anaphora ('It washed') to build a comic catalog of caregiving, echoing the sensory lists in earlier Henry and Mudge books. The word 'even' in the final sentence adds surprise and humor. Students practice periods, possessive forms, and the rhythm of a list that builds to a funny climax.
In one week, the shabby cat had become Mudge's mother. It washed Mudge all the time. It washed Mudge's ears. It washed Mudge's eyes. It even washed Mudge's dirty feet.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- The shabby cat started washing Mudge like a mother would. Was the cat being kind, or was it being bossy? What in the story makes you think so?
- Mudge had to share his water dish, his dog toys, and even his crackers with the cat. The story says 'Mudge didn't mind, because Mudge loved the cat too.' Is sharing easy when you love someone, or is it still hard? What in the story makes you think so?
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