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Kate DiCamillo turns a scary moment into a happy one for Mercy. Eugenia is angry; Mercy thinks it's a game. The same situation, two completely different feelings.
There was going to be a chase. Mercy loved to chase. She let Eugenia get very close to her. 'Oink!' said Mercy, dashing away.
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Narration Prompt
Tell what happens in the chapter. Slow down at the moment the fire truck arrives.
Discussion Questions
- Eugenia is yelling and chasing Mercy because she is angry. Mercy thinks it is a fun game. How can the same chase be one thing for Eugenia and another thing for Mercy?
- The firemen Ned and Lorenzo arrive looking for an emergency. They see Eugenia chasing Mercy. They say 'You never know with this job.' What does that tell us about what their job is usually like?
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