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A baby is on the way! Despite an awful storm, Cousin Dinky and Aunt Lily set out in the glider in order to help Mrs. Little. But when the glider arrives, Dinky realizes that something is missing. Aunt Lily!
Comprehension Questions (by Steve)
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 was Mrs. Little worried about?
Page 1 — Aunt Lilly had not arrived yet.
1
What did Tom Little make for the new baby?
Page 6 — A rattle out of a peanut shell and toothpick.
6
Why can’t Cousin Dinky fly Aunt Lilly to their house?
Page 10 — The snowstorm
10
How does Tom want to go get aunt Lilly?
Page 10 — He wants to ride Hildy the cat.
10
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Where did Aunt Lilly and Dinky live?
Page 13 — In the attic of Dr. Zigger’s house.
13
How did Aunt Lilly learn to be a nurse?
Page 14 — From watching Dr Zigger and reading his books.
14
What did Aunt Lilly need to take with her?
Page 15 — Her nurse’s bag.
15
Where did Aunt Lilly need to be at 3 am and why?
Page 16 — The telephone because the Littles would call.
16
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Why didn’t Cousin Dinky want to fly his mother?
Page 21 — Too dangerous in snowstorm.
21
Who picked up the call from the Littles?
Page 23 — Dr. Zigger.
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When Did Dinky want to leave?
Page 25 — In the morning.
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When did they leave?
Page 25 — At night.
25
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
How did Cousin Dinky make a runway?
Page 28 — With a snowball.
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Flying at night made Dinky realize he flew how?
Page 30 — By feeling.
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What did Aunt Lilly think the lights below looked like?
Page 31 — Halos
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What happened when they arrived on the Littles’ roof?
Page 32 — Aunt Lilly was missing.
32
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
What was on the ground between the 2 houses?
Page 33 — The parachute.
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Who were they going to ask for help?
Page 36 — The Specks, tree tinies.
36
Who went to search for Aunt Lilly?
Page 39 — The men.
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Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
How did Tom get Hildy to come?
Page 42 — A secret whistle.
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How did Tom get Henry away from Hildy?
Page 43 — He let out the parakeet.
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Where did Mrs. Bigg put Hildy?
Page 46 — In the cellar.
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Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
How did Aunt Lilly get down from her parachute caught in the thornbush?
Page 49 — Scissors
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Why was the snow warm?
Page 50 — It was some kind of chimney underground.
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What happened to Aunt Lilly after landing on the ground?
Page 52 — She was stuffed into a bag.
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Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
The Specks were independent; how did the Littles live?
Page 56 — They took things from the Biggs.
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Why did they have t hurry with the Specks.
Page 59 — Hildy wouldn’t stay long.
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Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
What did the Specks give the House Tinies?
Page 61 — Sassafras tea.
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What danger was Aunt Lilly in?
Page 62 — Ground Tinies.
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What happened to Hildy?
Page 66 — A dog chased her away.
66
Mr. Speck went looking for whom?
Page 67 — Old Skunk.
67
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Why did old Skunk move so slow?
Page 69 — He wasn’t afraid of any animals in the Wood.
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How did Speck plan to get the Ground Tinies to come out?
Page 75 — A stink bomb.
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Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
Who were the Ground Tinies?
Page 77 — The Snippets.
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Did the Ground Tinies believe there were House Tinies?
Page 78 — No.
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Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
Where was the Snippet’s home?
Page 80 — A Rabbit Burrow.
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What was all the Ground Tinies things were made from?
Page 81 — Maple tree roots?
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When did the Ground Tinies get together?
Page 85 — Once a month on Meeting Day.
85
Chapter 13
Comprehension questions
What did The Littles hear from the chimney?
Page 89 — Help …. Lilly … be killed.
89
How did the Snippets escape the stink bomb?
Page 90 — On rabbits.
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What did the rescuers think the Ground Tinnies would do at the Bigg’s House?
Page 92 — Attack their family.
92
Who was the new baby?
Page 94 — Betsy Little
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