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The Greenfield Fire Station is going to be torn down so the Alden children try to fix it up, but someone keeps trying to ruin their plans. The children are on the case until their culprit is found.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
What did Benny find in the attic?
Page 1 — A fire fighter hat
1
Who did it belong to?
Page 3 — Grandfather
3
What kind of dog is Sparky?
Page 7 — A dalmatian
7
What were Mike and Ms. Lerner discussing in his office?
Page 8 — Something serious
8
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why did the fire fighters put on their firefighting clothes and drive away?
Page 12 — fire bell rang
12
Why do the fire fighters wear masks?
Page 13 — Helps them breathe in a fire/ smoke
13
Why were the fire fighters back so soon?
Page 16 — It was a false alarm
16
Where do the poles in the bedrooms go to?
Page 20 — the garage
20
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Before gas powered engines, how did fire fighters get water pumps to fires?
Page 24 — Horses
24
Why does the town want to tear down the fire station?
Page 24 — It’s old, too small
24
Why doesn’t Greenfield build a new one somewhere else?
Page 25 — Too much money
25
What did the Alden’s want to do to get the town’s support?
Page 27 — Have a rally
27
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Who came with Ms. Lerner to the station?
Page 34 — Rebecca Wright/ architect
34
Where did Steve take the Alden children?
Page 41 — To see the fire
41
Why did the fire fighters put the fans in the house?
Page 43 — To blow out the smoke
43
At the station the next day, what was spilled all over the floor?
Page 45 — white paint
45
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Who were the first people to sign the petition?
Page 49 — the Alden children
49
Were other people happy to sign their petition?
Page 57 — Yes
57
Did Mr. Frederick know very much about the other old buildings in Greenfield?
Page 60 — No
60
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Did the architect want to help the children save the station?
Page 66 — No
66
What did the Alden’s make for the fire fighters?
Page 73 — Dinner/Chili
73
Who helped the Alden’s paint the station?
Page 75 — Fire fighters
75
What was missing when Jessie went to her knapsack?
Page 79 — The petition
79
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Who showed up at the station?
Page 82 — Rebecca/ architect
82
Tell me two rules of fire safety?
Page 88 — 1. Never play with matches 2. Get out of the house 3. Call 911 4. Stop, drop and roll
88
What was sticking out of Rebecca’s bag?
Page 89 — The petition
89
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
How did Rebecca react when Benny asked about the petition?
Page 90 — Guilty
90
What was broken on the back door?
Page 94 — The lock
94
What was missing from the fire house?
Page 97 — Sparky’s blanket and antique silver pieces
97
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Who are the people that could’ve stolen the silver pieces?
Page 102 — Ms. Lerner, Rebecca, Mr. Frederick
102
Who spoke at the rally?
Page 106 — Mike
106
Who did the Alden’s play basketball with?
Page 107 — Steve
107
What did Violet find while they played?
Page 108 — A blue notebook
108
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Who did Steve call about the notebook?
Page 110 — Policemen
110
What was Sparky barking at?
Page 112 — His blanket inside Mr. Frederick’s car
112
What was under the blanket?
Page 114 — The missing silver trophies/pieces
114
Why did Rebecca study the trophy shelves?
Page 121 — She thought some were missing.
121
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