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 happened in Junie B.’s class that morning?
Page 3 — Someone threw up
3
What did the custodian use to clean it up?
Page 7 — A powder named vomit absorbent
7
Why did Junie B. and her classmates hold their noses all morning?
Page 9 — They didn’t want to breathe in the germs from the throw up
9
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why did Herb finally let go of his nose?
Page 14 — He couldn’t taste his food
14
Why did Junie B. blow her nose air on May?
Page 14 — To get rid of the germs in her nose
14
How did the children feel when they went out to recess?
Page 16 — Happy they didn’t have to plug their noses
16
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Who came to Junie B.’s class and taught them about germs?
Page 19 — Mrs. Weller the nurse
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What are the four rules she taught the children?
Page 24 — 1. Do not share straws, glasses, forks or spoons; 2. Do not share food or drinks; 3. Keep your hands away from your mouth, eyes, and nose; 4. Wash your hands often with soap and water
24
What are the children going to do for Parents’ Night?
Page 29 — Put on a play about Christopher Columbus
29
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
What did Junie B.’s mom say that helped her realize the play could be fun?
Page 33 — That Junie B. could be a star
33
Why was Junie B. so anxious to look up facts on Christopher Columbus?
Page 34 — So she could choose the part she wanted in the play
34
How many facts did Junie B. find and write down?
Page 36 — 18
36
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Why was Mr. Scary frustrated at the beginning of the chapter?
Page 39 — So many children were sick
39
Who had the most facts about Christopher Columbus?
Page 46 — Junie B. & Jose
46
Who did Junie B. tell her secret to?
Page 49 — Everyone in her class
49
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Who wanted to be Christopher Columbus?
Page 51 — Jose
51
What part is Junie B. going to play?
Page 51 — The Pinta
51
Why was May excited to play the Santa Maria?
Page 55 — That’s the ship Christopher Columbus sailed in
55
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
What did the children get to do in this chapter?
Page 57 — Make their costumes for the play
57
What helped Lucille feel better about being the queen?
Page 61 — She got to use glitter to make her crown
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Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Summarize what Junie B.’s class did in this chapter?
Page 65 — Practiced the play
65
What names did the sailors have?
Page 68 — Sinbad, Captain Hook, Popeye
68
Why did Mr. Scary tell Junie B. and May to sit down?
Page 71 — They were fighting
71
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How did the three ships crash during the play?
Page 79 — Junie B. accidentally hit May’s ship with hers when she noticed May getting in front of her. May then hit Junie B.’s and they hit Sheldon
79
Why was Sheldon in a rush to get out of the auditorium?
Page 82 — Roger sneezed on him and he was worried about getting sick
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Why was Junie B. upset that they crashed?
Page 83 — Now Christopher Columbus wouldn’t get to America
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Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
How did Jose save the show?
Page 85 — He swam to America
85
What did Junie B. write to the other kids in Room One?
Page 86 — An apology for ruining the play
86
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