Exploring Shel Silverstein's 'The Crocodile's Toothache'

What was the crocodile's complaint at the dentist?

• A severe toothache

• A broken tail

• A sore throat

• A headache

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Where did the dentist find himself during the procedure?

• Under the chair

• Inside the crocodile's mouth

• On the crocodile's back

• Outside the clinic

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How did the crocodile react to the dentist's actions?

• It asked the dentist to stop

• It thanked the dentist

• It fell asleep

• It left the clinic

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What did the dentist do despite the crocodile's plea?

• Gave the crocodile a candy

• Called for help

• Continued pulling teeth

• Apologized and stopped

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What was the outcome for the dentist at the end of the poem?

• Disappeared mysteriously

• Received a thank you card

• Left the clinic safely

• Was praised by the crocodile

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What is left unknown at the end of the poem?

• The dentist's whereabouts

• The number of teeth pulled

• The crocodile's next appointment

• The name of the dentist

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