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When evil wizard Maldred, riding a giant four-headed dragon that spits poison, attacks the castle, Rori and Drake are forced to defend the castle by themselves.
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
Do you think it’s wise for the dragons to be shown in public? Why or why not?
Page 6 — Listen to your child’s answer
6
What emotion do you think Rori is feeling when on page 8, her face turns red and she looks away? Why? Embarrassed; angry;
listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why are the Dragon Masters showing the dragon’s powers to the king?
Page 11 — So, the king can know what they do and how powerful they are
11
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Why is the king only taking two dragons to the summer festival?
Page 19 — He only liked what two dragons showed him
19
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Why did Diego bring a crystal ball with him?
Page 27 — To check to see if there was any sign of Maldred
27
Was there any sign of him?
No
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Why is Drake uncomfortable with having fun?
Page 35 — He’s too worried about Worm’s message
35
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
What instructions did Diego give to Rori and Drake?
Page 37 — To get inside the castle if they saw any danger
37
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Did Rori follow the instructions?
Page 43 — No
43
What did Drake do when Rori went to fight Maldred?
Page 44 — He called to Worm to help bring Diego
44
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What did Maldred mean when he said, “Worm is mine now!”
Page 54 — He cast a spell so Worm will be under his control
54
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Why did Maldred think he could make kingdoms bow down to him if he could control Worm?
Page 59 — Worm has such strong powers that other kingdoms will be terrified
59
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
What did Maldred do to Vulcan?
Page 64 — He froze him in midair so the hydra could attack him
64
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
How did Vulcan heal from the dark magic?
Page 68 — Shu’s breath healed him
68
Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
How did they defeat Maldred?
Page 72 — Drake knocked the stone away from him; Worm used his powers to take him off the hydra and hold him in the air; the wizards sent him to Wizard’s Council Prison
72
Chapter 13
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 78 — Worm teleported everyone to Queen Rose’s castle; Rori connected with Vulcan, and she could hear him
78
Chapter 14
Comprehension questions
Summarize the conclusion of this story.
Page 83 — The king is throwing a feast to celebrate the dragons defeating Maldred; a new Dragon Master will be chosen for the hydra
83
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