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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride — Chapter 9

Study guide for 1st – 3rd Grade

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About This Passage

The officer states a fact (pigs cannot drive). Mr. Watson states a problem (he cannot stop). Both are true and both are funny.

'Pigs cannot drive cars,' the officer shouted. 'I would like to pull over,' said Mr. Watson, 'but I can no longer feel my legs.'

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Discussion Questions

Narration Prompt

Tell what happens in chapter 9.

Discussion Questions

  1. Officer Tomilello shouts 'Pigs cannot drive cars!' Why does the officer feel he has to SAY this out loud, even though everyone can see it?
  2. Mr. Watson cannot feel his legs because Mercy is sitting on him. Why is being squashed by a pig the perfect way for Mr. Watson to lose control of the car?

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