Tony Is 8 Months Old, and He Settles Down Quickly

question 194

Multiple Choice

Tony is 8 months old, and he settles down quickly and listens raptly while his mom sings "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." What factor accounts for Tony's interest in this nursery rhyme?

• A) He remembers the story and loves how it ends.
• B) He doesn't remember the story, so the end is always exciting.
• C) He loves the rhymes and repetition.
• D) He loves the simple plot line.

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