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Jack and Annie are whisked away to Mongolia to rescue little horses.
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
Summarize what Jack and Annie will be doing in this story.
Page 7 — They are going to Mongolia to be Eco-volunteers
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Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Using the information in this chapter, describe Tuya.
Page 15 — 11-12 years old; responsible; warm and welcoming; tried to follow the rules, but saw that Jack and Annie were also responsible; helps with the Mongolian Tours; has a good relationship with the bus driver
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How did Jack and Annie convince Tuya to let them on the bus without a grown-up?
Page 16 — They told her about their adventures being Eco-volunteers around the world
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Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
How did Tuya think critically and problem solve in this chapter?
Page 27 — She figured out how to help Jack and Annie stay at the nature preserve by letting them stay with her and her family
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Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Compare a nomad’s lifestyle to the way you live.
Page 32 — Listen to three comparisons your child makes
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What do you think the big surprise is?
Page 38 — Listen to your child’s answer
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Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
What is the difference between a wild horse and a tame horse?
Page 41 — A wild horse is free and roams at will and isn’t trained to let people ride them; a tame horse is usually owned, trained and taken care of by their owner. They are also trained for people to ride them
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Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Why is it a miracle for the Takhi to arrive in Mongolia?
Page 49 — They had died out in Mongolia, but other countries had them in their zoos from around the world and are starting to return them to Mongolia; they are the last wild horses on earth
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Give an example of a way Jack was honest in this chapter.
Page 57 — He realized he left the gate to the horse corral open and confessed to Annie instead of just staying quiet about it
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Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why were the wolves dangerous to the Takhi?
Page 54 — The Takhi had only lived in zoos and didn’t recognize predators or know how to defend themselves
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Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What fantastic beast appeared and how did it help Jack and Annie?
Page 69 — A white stallion; led the lost horses back to the corral
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What does the author mean, “on the first night of their new lives, all the wild horses were safely back home.”
Page 76 — Jack and Annie felt like new people because of their experience and seeing this unique way of life
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Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Why was Jack relieved in this chapter?
Page 80 — He didn’t leave the gate open, the latch had broken, so the Takhi escaping the corral wasn’t his fault
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Why did Jack and Annie tell Tuya what really happened and not her mom?
Page 83 — Tuya will believe them and her mom probably wouldn’t
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Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
What did you like about this story?
Listen to your child’s answer
What is a theme you observed during this story?
Teamwork and courage; nature and adventure; wildlife conservation
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