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Henry's at it again when he realizes Peter's going to have to go Trick or Treating with him on Halloween. In the second story, Henry gets stuck with Rebecca as a babysitter. In story three, Henry and Margaret raid each other's secret clubs. In story four Henry gets to go to his new baby cousin's christening.
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 did Henry dress up as on Halloween?
Page 2 — Red and black devil
2
What did Peter dress up as?
Page 3 — A bunny
3
Why did Henry cut Peter’s hair?
Page 7 — To make him look scary for Halloween
7
How did Henry take their candy when kids came to the door trick or treating?
Page 14 — Told them to close their eyes and reach into his bag of treats and he would snitch candy from their bag
14
Story 2
Comprehension questions
Who was Henry’s babysitter?
Page 26 — Rebecca
26
Tell me about Rebecca.
Page 30 — She’s mean, makes kids go to bed early, doesn’t play with the kids, watches tv, yells at the kids
30
What’s Rebecca scared of?
Page 38 — Spiders
38
Who did Henry’s parents think made the mess of candy wrappers, crumbs and empty ice cream cartons in the living room?
Page 42 — Rebecca
42
Story 3
Comprehension questions
What does it mean to “raid” something?
Page 47 — To steal and take it
47
What was the mark of Moody Margaret’s Secret Club?
Page 54 — A dagger
54
What did Moody Margaret do to Henry’s flag to make him give her back her flag?
Page 58 — Cut it
58
Who do you think was raiding Henry’s Fort at the end of the story?
Page 64 — Margaret and Susan
64
Story 4
Comprehension questions
Why did Peter and Henry like to sit on the left side of the car behind the driver?
Page 71 — To watch the speedometer
71
Why did Henry whine and fight with Peter in the car?
Page 72 — To see if mom and dad would turn back and go home
72
Why did Peter and Henry throw up on Mom and Dad?
Page 82 — They were carsick
82
Why was Henry able to go to Rude Ralph’s party after all?
Page 84 — the christening wasn’t until next weekend
84
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