Story Summary:
The story is about Shirley and her dog, Marcus. Each day of the week, Marcus accompanies Shirley on her ferry ride to work. However, on Saturday, when Shirley has a day off, Marcus still shows up at the ferry. Shirley realizes that Marcus is coming on the wrong day and welcomes him home on Sunday.
Questions and Answers:
#### 1. On which day did Shirley catch the ferry for work?
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Answer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
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Explanation: The story mentions that Shirley caught the ferry to work on Monday. It also states that Marcus sailed with Shirley again on Tuesday, indicating that Shirley was also on the ferry. For Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the story describes what Marcus did during those days, implying that Shirley was also on the ferry since Marcus was accompanying her.
#### 2. Who was Marcus?
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Answer: Marcus was Shirley's dog.
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Explanation: The story repeatedly refers to Marcus as a dog who accompanies Shirley on her ferry rides and other activities.
#### 3. Shirley had lunch with Marcus in the park.
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Answer: Yes.
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Explanation: The story explicitly states, "On Wednesday, Shirley had lunch with Marcus in the park."
#### 4. Where was Marcus on Saturday?
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Answer: At the ferry.
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Explanation: The story says, "On Saturday, it was Shirley’s day off work. She called Marcus, but he didn’t come. She rang the boatman. ‘Yes,’ he said, ‘Your dog is here with me.’" This indicates that Marcus was at the ferry on Saturday.
#### 5. What did Shirley say when Marcus reached home?
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Answer: "Right boat, Marcus. Right place, Marcus, but wrong day, Marcus!"
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Explanation: The story concludes with Shirley saying this to Marcus when he returned home on Sunday.
Final Answers:
1.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
2.
Marcus was Shirley's dog
3.
Yes
4.
At the ferry
5.
"Right boat, Marcus. Right place, Marcus, but wrong day, Marcus!"
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday} \\
2. \text{Marcus was Shirley's dog} \\
3. \text{Yes} \\
4. \text{At the ferry} \\
5. \text{"Right boat, Marcus. Right place, Marcus, but wrong day, Marcus!"}
}
\]
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