Who was John Dolittle, and where did he live?

John Dolittle was a qualified doctor (M.D.) who lived in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.

What kind of pets did Doctor Dolittle keep in his home?

He kept goldfish, rabbits, white mice, a squirrel, a hedgehog, a duck, a dog, a baby pig, a parrot, and an owl.

Why was Sarah Dolittle unhappy with her brother’s pets?

Sarah was unhappy because the animals made the house messy and scared away sick people, causing them to lose money.

Who suggested that Doctor Dolittle become an animal doctor?

The Cat’s-meat-Man and Polynesia the parrot suggested he become an animal doctor.

Describe the significance of the rainy afternoon in John Dolittle's journey.

It was the day he began writing down the animal language with Polynesia's help, marking the start of his new career.

Fill in the blank: John Dolittle's favorite pets included Dab-Dab the ___ and Jip the ___.

Duck; dog

What was Sarah Dolittle's main concern regarding the presence of animals in their home?

She was unhappy because the animals made the house messy and scared away sick people.

What does the story of John Dolittle teach about the relationship between humans and animals?

Humans should show kindness to animals.

• Animals have feelings too.

• Helping animals is rewarding.

• Promotes empathy and care.

Fill in the blank: John Dolittle had a pet named ___ who was a baby pig.

Gub-Gub

Explain the importance of learning animal language in the story.

Learning animal language allowed Dolittle to connect with animals, understand their needs, and effectively become their doctor.