Lesson 21 Flashcards
Why does A.J. believe that Garth is no longer his friend?
He kept shooting rubber bands at A.J..
What does Humphrey discover about A.J.’s behavior in school from watching his family at home?
A.J. talks loudly in class because he’s used to talking loudly at home due to the TV.
How is A.J’s home different from the other homes Humphrey has been to?
The TV is always on.
Do you think the Thomas family really loves watching TV? Or is watching TV just a habit that everyone is used to? Explain.
I think it’s a habit because when it shows them watching TV, they look bored.
Why is Humphrey getting frustrated?
He is nocturnal, which means he sleeps during the day. But he can’t because the TV is on all day.
Why does Humphrey feel it is necessary to pull the plug on the TV?
He thinks the family watches too much TV.
How does the family react when the TV suddenly goes off?
They start to argue.
How does Humphrey’s pulling the plug on the TV affect the story plot?
They start interacting more.
How does the Thomas family respond to life without a TV? What details does the author provide about what the Thomas’s do?
They do things that don’t involve electronics. The author shows them playing.
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