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In this collection of stories, Horrid Henry tries to win a snowman building contest so he can win ice cream for a year. He also gets grounded from watching television and is sent to his room where he writes his will. Henry likes Margaret’s idea of doing makeovers and decides to make some money doing his own. And the last story is about when Horrid Henry gets to meet his favorite author.
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.
Story 1
Comprehension questions
What was the prize for winning the best snowman competition?
Page 5 — Ice cream for a year
5
What did Horrid Henry's snowman look like?
Page 14 — Abominable snowman
14
What did Horrid Henry do to make his snowman bigger than anyone else’s?
Page 22 — put Peter’s snowman on top of his
22
How did Peter win the contest?
Page 25 — All of the other snowmen melted and Peter’s was what was left of the abominable snowman
25
Story 2
Comprehension questions
Why couldn’t Horrid Henry play the computer or watch television?
Page 27 — He’d been grounded
27
What did Horrid Henry want to write to make sure his things were given to the people he wanted?
Page 37 — A will
37
What did Horrid Henry write to his Aunt Ruby?
Page 41 — That he wanted lots of money when she dies
41
Why did Horrid Henry want to bring his mom’s and dad’s things into his room?
Page 43 — To see how they would look
43
Story 3
Comprehension questions
How much was Margaret charging her friends to get a makeover?
Page 51 — $1
51
Where did Horrid Henry get the make up for his makeovers?
Page 57 — His mom’s make up drawer
57
How much did Horrid Henry charge the girls for their makeovers?
Page 61 — $.75
61
How did the girls feel about the makeover Horrid Henry gave them?
Page 65 — Horrified
65
Story 4
Comprehension questions
Why was Horrid Henry so excited for school that day?
Page 69 — His favorite author was coming to visit
69
What does Perfect Peter’s favorite author write about?
Page 70 — Diapers
70
Why did Horrid Henry have to leave his classroom and go to Perfect Peter’s?
Page 77 — he ate during class and lost the privilege of seeing his favorite author
77
What was Perfect Peter’s author going to put on Horrid Henry?
Page 83 — A big diaper
83
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