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Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #7 Search for the Lightning Dragon

Search for the Lightning Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master -- a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize what this story will be about. It will be about the Dragon Masters’ adventure in search of the Lightning Dragon p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why do you think Griffith didn’t want to answer the question about his previous Dragon Masters? Listen to your child’s answer; Something bad must have happened p.9

Chapter 3

  1. Define the word empathy. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
  2. How does Drake have empathy toward Carlos? Drake understands how Carlos will feel when they take him away from his family p.14

Chapter 4

  1. Why is it dangerous for Rori to think she didn’t need anyone watching over her and her dragon? She’s inexperienced and hasn’t had enough training yet p.18

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. Shu and Ana ride their dragons to find the Lightning Dragon; Drake and Diego go to Diego’s home to find Carlos; Diego and Drake see the Lightning Dragon near Shu and Ana while looking into the ball p.21

Chapter 6

  1. Is Ana successful in calming the baby dragon? How do you know? No; it shot lightning and started a home on fire p.30

Chapter 7

  1. Why are Diego and Drake waiting in this chapter? Diego sent Bob to find Carlos, and they’re waiting to hear back from him p.31

Chapter 8

  1. How do you know Diego is nervous about the seashells rattling? He pulls Griffith aside so the children wouldn’t hear p.43
  2. Why is Carlos unhappy to see Diego and Drake? He is uncertain about the things they told him p.48

Chapter 9

  1. Why is Carlos hesitant to go with Drake and Diego? He doesn’t want to leave his grandmother, he is the only one around to help her p.55
  2. Name three characteristics that describe Carlos. Caring, thoughtful, helpful, proactive, hardworking p.56

Chapter 10

  1. What caused the storm? The Lightning Dragon p.60

Chapter 11

  1. How did Drake know Carlos was making a connection with his dragon? Carlos heard a voice crying for help and it was the dragon p.66

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize how the baby dragon is caught. Worm flew close and the baby dragon hit him with lightning; Diego put another bubble around him as his energy wore out p.67

Chapter 13

  1. What solution did Diego and Griffith come up with to help Carlos train his dragon? The dragon and Carlos will stay at Diego’s and Carlos will visit his grandmother everyday p.76

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the events in this chapter. A woman on a dragon came to Diego’s home and stole the baby dragon; no one could stop her, and she disappeared through a hole in the sky made from magic p.79

Chapter 15

  1. What resolve did the Dragon Masters have at the end of this story? They would find and get back Lalo the Lightning Dragon p.90

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #6 Flight of the Moon Dragon

Flight of the Moon Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters have to save the prime Dragon Stone -- or they will lose their connections to their dragons forever! The Dragon Masters travel to the Land of Pyramids in search of the secret Pyramid of the Seven Dragons. There are several puzzles they'll need to solve in order to reach the hidden stone. Will the Dragon Masters find the prime Dragon Stone in time?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why do the Dragon Masters wait to get approval from the king before doing anything? To be respectful to him; he’s in charge of them all p.4

Chapter 2

  1. Why are the Dragon Masters and their dragons going to the Land of the Pyramids? To find the prime Dragon Stone p.2

Chapter 3

  1. Summarize what needs to be done to find the prime Dragon Stone? A flying dragon must find the secret pyramid; six dragons need to enter the pyramid with their Dragon Masters to find the prime stone p.17

Chapter 4

  1. What set the secret pyramid apart from the other pyramids? It has a dragon drawn around the top like the scroll p.24
  2. Why didn’t Wati listen when Heru commanded him to go back? The Dragon Stone is causing their connection to weaken p.25

Chapter 5

  1. How did the Dragon Masters critically think in this chapter? They couldn’t just walk into the pyramid, they needed to figure out how to get into the pyramid by touching their individual dragon’s power symbol all together p.31

Chapter 6

  1. What instructions were the Dragon Masters given? To find the stone, they must each solve a puzzle that goes with their dragon; that Dragon Master and dragon will be left behind until there is only one dragon and Master who find the stone p.34

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize how they escaped out of the room in this chapter? Shu sprayed water into a pipe which opened a door p.43

Chapter 8

  1. How did the Dragon Masters critically think in this chapter? Drake heard water dripping and they realized plants grow in pots; in addition to water, plants need sunlight p.46
  2. Predict how they will get past the vines? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. How did Zera clear the path to the door? She sprayed poison on the vines and killed them p.52
  2. Were you correct in your prediction from the last chapter? Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 10

  1. Did Vulcan succeed at what Rori asked him to do? Why, or why not? No, he burned the ropes on the ceiling in addition to the rope he needed to p.58

Chapter 11

  1. Why is Drake worried to enter the next room? He will be alone with Worm and is worried about what he will need to face p.65

Chapter 12

  1. Did the Dragon Masters and their dragons go in the correct order? How do you know? Yes; when Drake put the stones in the correct order, the door opened p.70
  2. Why did the Dragon Masters need to accompany the dragons into the pyramid? Even though the dragons used their powers, they needed their Masters’ to tell them what to do p.70

Chapter 13

  1. Why do you think the golden egg is draining Worm and the prime stone? Listen to your child’s answer p.76
  2. Why is the pyramid called the Pyramid of the Seven Dragons? Six needed to go in, one will be hatched, making a total of seven dragons p.76

Chapter 14

  1. Why was the connection between the dragons and their Masters’ so weak before, but now it’s strong? The Lightning Dragon was draining the stone; it has hatched and left the pyramid p.82

Chapter 15

  1. Summarize the conclusion to the book? Drake and his friends learned that every ten thousand years the energy from the prime stone creates a Lightning Dragon; they know they need to find and help the baby dragon p.86

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #5 Song of the Poison Dragon

Song of the Poison Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Petra. 8 years old, a girl, long blond curly hair, she wears a blue dress, is the newest Dragon Master p.2

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Petra in this chapter. Negative, asks a lot of questions without waiting for answers, know it all p.10

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Petra’s reaction when she saw her dragon? She didn’t want to name it or spend time with it p.18

Chapter 4

  1. Why does Drake feel like Petra doesn’t belong? She’s not interested in the food, her dragon, or being with the other Dragon Masters p.25

Chapter 5

  1. Why did King Roland get sprayed with poison? Petra didn’t listen to Drake and her dragon sprayed him p.32

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Petra need to connect with her dragon? The hydra will cure the king if told to p.38

Chapter 7

  1. Choose a word to describe Drake in this chapter. Why did you choose that word? Compassion, empathy, etc; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. How is Drake a good friend in this chapter? He is kind and patient with Petra; he teaches her how to be a Dragon Master p.46

Chapter 9

  1. Why is Petra upset in this chapter? The queen thought the Dragon Stone had chosen the wrong Dragon Master p.57

Chapter 10

  1. Do you agree that Griffith or Rori’s solution is better? Why? Griffith’s solution is to be peaceful, Rori’s is to scare the villagers; listen to your child’s answer p.62

Chapter 11

  1. What is the hydra’s response to Petra grabbing its tail? It shot poison at Drake p.70

Chapter 12

  1. How did the hydra heal Drake? The four heads sang a song of healing p.73

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Worm teleported Drake, Petra and the hydra to the king’s chamber; the hydra sang the healing song; the king is still very sick, but Queen Rose thought he had improved a little; Griffith thinks the healing will take longer since the king has been sick longer p.76

Chapter 14

  1. What did Petra name her dragon? Why? Zera; the dragon purrs when she pets it like her pet kitten Zera, back home p.86

Chapter 15

  1. What’s the conclusion to this story? Heru comes to the Dragon Masters seeking help to find the Prime Dragon Stone, it is dying; if the stone dies, the Dragon Masters will lose their connection to their dragons p.90

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #4 Power of the Fire Dragon

Power of the Fire Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

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.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Do you think it’s wise for the dragons to be shown in public? Why or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.6 
  2. 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

  1. Why are the Dragon Masters showing the dragon’s powers to the king? So, the king can know what they do and how powerful they are p.11

Chapter 3

  1. Why is the king only taking two dragons to the summer festival? He only liked what two dragons showed him p.19

Chapter 4

  1. Why did Diego bring a crystal ball with him? To check to see if there was any sign of Maldred p.27
  2. Was there any sign of him? No

Chapter 5 

  1. Why is Drake uncomfortable with having fun? He’s too worried about Worm’s message p.35 

Chapter 6

  1. What instructions did Diego give to Rori and Drake? To get inside the castle if they saw any danger p.37

Chapter 7

  1. Did Rori follow the instructions? No p.43
  2. What did Drake do when Rori went to fight Maldred? He called to Worm to help bring Diego p.44

Chapter 8

  1. What did Maldred mean when he said, “Worm is mine now!” He cast a spell so Worm will be under his control p.54

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Maldred think he could make kingdoms bow down to him if he could control Worm? Worm has such strong powers that other kingdoms will be terrified p.59

Chapter 10

  1. What did Maldred do to Vulcan? He froze him in midair so the hydra could attack him p.64

Chapter 11

  1. How did Vulcan heal from the dark magic? Shu’s breath healed him p.68

Chapter 12

  1. How did they defeat Maldred? 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 p.72

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Worm teleported everyone to Queen Rose’s castle; Rori connected with Vulcan, and she could hear him p.78

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the conclusion of this story. The king is throwing a feast to celebrate the dragons defeating Maldred; a new Dragon Master will be chosen for the hydra p.83

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #2 Saving the Sun Dragon

Saving the Sun Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. Drake is a dragon master; the dragons and their master’s were reviewed; Kepri started falling when she was in the sky p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Kepri fall out of the sky? She grew tired and wasn’t able to fly; the red orb was dark magic and can make sun dragons sick p.15

Chapter 3

  1. Share two reasons why Griffith and the Dragon Masters need to act quickly to save Kepri. She is sick and needs to get better; the king is angry and will fire Griffith if he doesn’t heal her p.22

Chapter 4

  1. Describe how the Dragon Masters worked as a team in this chapter. They all listened to Griffith and did as he said; each person had a job to do and did it p.25

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. The Dragon Masters eat; Kepri isn’t getting better; Drake and Ana are homesick; Drake goes to bed and wakes up to his Crystal glowing, Worm tells him to come to him p.33

Chapter 6

  1. Predict what you think will happen as the kids touch Worm. Listen to your child’s answer p.45

Chapter 7

  1. Where did Worm take them and why? To Kepri and Ana’s home country; to find the sun dragon’s twin to heal Kepri p.50

Chapter 8

  1. Describe Heru. He’s a boy who saved the Dragon Masters from the robbers on the pyramid; he has black hair and dark skin like Ana; his father gave him a Dragon Stone and he has a dragon

Chapter 9

  1. What do you think the rainbow light did in this chapter? Healed Kepri p.62

Chapter 10

  1. Choose a word that describes Ana in this chapter? Why? Listen to your child’s answer; brave, courageous, determined; she loves Kepri and courageously protected her p.66

Chapter 11

  1. List the powers you know Worm has so far. Teleport people wherever he wants them to go; can stop and lift things with his mind; talk to Drake p.67

Chapter 12

  1. Why is Ana sad in this chapter? She thinks Kepri is happier with Wati; she thinks should say goodbye to Kepri p.76

Chapter 13

  1. What convinced Ana that Kepri wanted to come home with her? Kepri talked to Ana with the stone and told her p.79

Chapter 14

  1. Why didn’t Drake want to tell the king the truth about how Kepri was healed? He knew the king would be mad and possibly take Worm away p.88
  • Do you agree with Drake’s decision? Listen to your child’s answer

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #1 Rise of the Earth Dragon

Rise of the Earth Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

Eight-year-old Drake is taken to the castle, where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo, and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe the main character. Drake is 8 years old; his family grows onions; they’re peasants; the king chose him p.1
  2. What would you do in this situation? If you were Drake, would you want to do as the king said? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 2

  1. What did you learn in this chapter? The dragon stone chose Drake because he has the heart of a dragon and will become a Dragon Master; the king can’t control the dragons, so he needs the Dragon Masters; the Dragon Stone will help Drake connect with his dragon but can’t protect him from their powers p.12

Chapter 3

  1. What similarities do the dragons have in common with their masters? The dragons match their master’s culture and personality p.15

Chapter 4

  1. Why do you think Drake gets an Earth Dragon? He has worked the earth his entire life growing onions with his family p.22

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Drake feel like a failure? He couldn’t get his dragon to perform during target practice p.29

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Rori. A girl who has a fire breathing dragon; she’s not very nice and makes fun of others p.32
  2. Describe Bo. He’s a good friend to Drake; has a water dragon; will be Drake’s roommate; knows how to read and write p.31

Chapter 7

  1. Why does King Roland make Drake nervous? He put pressure on Drake to not let him down p.36
  2. Summarize the dream Drake has. He is in a cave with Worm and other earth dragons; there was an explosion, and the dragons were looking for a way out p.38

Chapter 8

  1. Why did Drake feel nervous that his stone was glowing? No one else’s stone was glowing, and he didn’t know what it meant p.47

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Drake’s eyes burn in this chapter? He misses his mom, and it made him sad to read her letter p.52

Chapter 10

  1. What special power does Worm have? He can share his thoughts with Drake p.58
  2. How are Drake and Worm similar? They both were taken from their families p.60

Chapter 11

  1. How is Bo a good friend? He teaches Drake how to write; Drake trusts him p.62

Chapter 12

  1. Who told Drake not to go inside the tunnel? Worm p.70

Chapter 13

  1. What is Worm trying to protect Drake from? An evil wizard’s magic p.73

Chapter 14

  1. Predict what will happen. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 15

  1. How did Worm save them? He made the rocks turn to dust p.82

Chapter 16

  1. Why did Drake feel encouraged at the end of the book? He is understanding his dragon and has a strong connection to him; he is learning his dragon’s special powers p.90

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #7 Artemis the Loyal

Artemis the Loyal

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

It is time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddess girls are not happy. The games are for boys only, and the girls at MOA are not pleased.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What event will be happening during this story and why is Artemis unhappy about it? The Olympics; only boys can compete and she is mad she is not able to p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe the giants. Came to the Olympics to wrestle; curly, bright red hair; twins; grumpy; larger than Mr. Cyclops; polite; their clan sided with the Titans in the war; p.16
  2. Define the word loyal. Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
  3. Why did her loyalty get Artemis in trouble? She wanted to help her brother, but he didn’t want it

Chapter 3

  1. Predict what will happen. Will Artemis talk Zeus into letting girls compete in the games? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Why does Apollo want Artemis to stop helping him? She’s always there and never lets him fail; he wants to be able to spread his wings and do things on his own p.81

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis and her friends brainstorm ideas for a name for the girls only Olympics and came up with Her-O-lympics p.83

Chapter 7 

  1. Why do you think Otus was being nice to Artemis? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. Do you agree with Artemis’s definition and thoughts about fairness? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. Was gathering signatures for the petition successful? Yes, a significant number of girls signed it along with two boys p.134
  2. What word would you use to describe Actaeon and Otus for signing the petition. Why? Courageous; open minded; listen to your child’s answer p.139

Chapter 10

  1. Predict how Zeus found out about the petition. Why do you think that? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis asks Hera to speak to Zeus and try to convince him to let the girls have their Her-O-lympics p.177

Chapter 12

  1. Why is Artemis upset at the end of this chapter? The snake hypnotized her and she gave away Apollo’s weakness p.204

Chapter 13

  1. How did Apollo react when Artemis told him she told the python his weakness? He was grateful p.211
  2. Why do you think he acted that way? Listen to your child’s 
  3. Describe how Heracles won the wrestling tournament? He held the giant’s shoulders on the mat for three seconds p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Describe how Ephialtes was distracted from the fight over the wreath? Artemis turned herself into a stag and he chased her p.232

Chapter 15

  1. What does Artemis learn about herself in this book? She needs to be supportive to her brother, and not bossy

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #11 Persephone the Daring

Persephone the Daring

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

Though it means breaking some very serious Underworld rules, Persephone pushes Hades to return Eurydice to the living world.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Define dependable. Trustworthy and reliable
  2. Why doesn’t Persephone like being labeled dependable? It’s boring; she doesn’t see that it’s a good trait to have p.12

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize how Hades showed good character in this chapter. He caught the boys spying on the girls and stopped them; he trusted Persephone and her friendship p.29

Chapter 3

  1. What’s the opposite of dependable? Unreliable; can’t be trusted
  2. How is Persephone undependable in this chapter? She changed her style p.42
  3. Is it a problem to change your style? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Persephone and her friends went to the concert, and she was pulled on stage and got Orpheus’ autograph on her arm p.51

Chapter 5

  1. From whose perspective is the author writing this chapter? Hades p.72
  2. How does he feel about being popular with the mortal girls? He doesn’t like it; he knows the truth and that he does a lot of boring things; he doesn’t want them to come to the Underworld p.72

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Eurydice. Orpheus’s backup singer and crush; unpredictable; free spirit; spontaneous; p.97

Chapter 7

  1. Choose a word to describe Eurydice. Explain. Irresponsible; thoughtless; selfish; inconsiderate; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. What do Persephone and Hades have in common? They are both rooming with the guests and hanging out with them p.104

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Hades get angry at Persephone? She told Eurydice sensitive information about him, and Eurydice put it into a song; it embarrassed Hades p.153

Chapter 10

  1. How is Eurydice a bad influence on Persephone? She encourages her to be more spontaneous and forgetful of her duties; she talks about personal things when she shouldn’t trust her p.159

Chapter 11

  1. How is Eurydice reckless and careless in this chapter? She went to the Underworld with Adonis and danced in the field with poisonous snakes; she expects to be let out without any consequences; she threw a fit when the Furies captured her and she fell towards the earth p.179

Chapter 12

  1. Why did Zeus stand by the Furies? It was a fair deal
  2. Do you agree with Eurydice’s punishment? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 13

  1. Does Eurydice understand that her recklessness isn’t good? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer; no, she continues to make irresponsible decisions p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the trick Eurydice and Orpheus played on everyone. Eurydice pretended to break up the band and took off with Viper; they planned to get back together on stage and sing the song about the Underworld p.233

Chapter 15

  1. How did Persephone feel about being dependable now? She valued it; she’s grateful she and her friends are dependable p.246

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #10 Pheme the Gossip

Pheme the Gossip

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being "in the know" and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What part of speech is, “being caught red handed”? Idiom
  2. Use this phrase in your own sentence. “His mom caught him red handed, reaching into the cookie jar.”

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme couldn’t make the red go away and stuck her hands in her pockets; she bumped into Athena and her friends; she ran outside and met the boy who stowed away on Hermes cart p.24

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Pheme. One of 13 kids; has red hair; is a goddess; has a gift of spreading rumors; when she speaks, the words puff out of her mouth and float above her head; works in the office of the school; is the floor monitor for her floor; is always looking for gossip to spread; snoops in rooms to find gossip; wants to be chosen to write in the Scrollazine magazine p.40

Chapter 4

  1. Would you trust Pheme to keep your secret? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Is Pheme being a good friend to Phaeton in this chapter? Why, or why not? No; she’s only helping him to help herself, selfish motives; he doesn’t want people to know who his father is and she’s telling everyone p.86

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Athena’s attitude toward Pheme for reading her diary. She forgives her and won’t tell her dad p.115

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme saw Phaeton using Artemis’s chariot and couldn’t tell her because of the no gossip spell Athena put on her p.120

Chapter 8

  1. How did Pheme manipulate the teacher to let her keep her notebook with her drawing? She lied and said it was part of her assignment; she incorporated it into her project p.153

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Pheme decide she needed to tell Zeus about Phaeton? She was worried about Earth getting destroyed; she stopped being concerned for herself p.180

Chapter 10

  1. How are Athena and Pheme showing signs of friendship? They are helping each other and watching out for each other p.193

Chapter 11

  1. What gave Pheme courage to help Phaeton? Athena’s gratitude from the time Pheme saved her p.209
  2. Do you have an experience you look back on that helps give you courage or strength? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 12

  1. Do you agree with Eros that gossip is necessary? Why, or why not? Good news is good, but gossip is not good; gossiping hurts people’s feelings and they don’t trust you anymore p.230

Chapter 13

  1. How did Pheme show courage in this chapter? She told Zeus everything p.234

Epilogue 

  1. Summarize this ending. Pheme was asked to be the writer for the gossip column p.251

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #9 Pandora the Curious

Pandora the Curious

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

Pandora's curious nature makes it difficult for her to not take a peek in the mysterious and dangerous box brought to school by Epimetheus, which causes far more trouble than anyone could have imagined.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Pandora. A mortal who goes to MOA; she has bangs in the shape of question marks; she’s very curious p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why shouldn’t Pandora have opened the box? It wasn’t hers; she should have asked first p.14
  2. Describe Athena at the end of the chapter. She wasn’t herself; she didn’t care about science or the competition; she was painting her nails and reading a magazine; she didn’t know who a famous mortal scientist was anymore p.28

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Pandora’s classmates and principal think she was annoying? She asks a lot of questions all the time p.49

Chapter 4

  1. Define the word vain. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
  2. Predict what has happened to Athena and Artemis. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Are you correct in your prediction? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize the science project Pandora and her partners are doing? “What effect will adding heroes to the game board have on Earth?” They’re making heroes and a dog to add to the game board and are going to ask mortals on Earth what they need p.88

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora and the Titans went to earth in a u-fire balloon; they found out the mortals needed fire and were blamed for not having any p.90

Chapter 7

  1. Why does Pandora think the Titans are using the box of bubbles like a Trojan horse? Zeus defeated them and sent them to the Underworld; the Titans could be trying to weaken Zeus and the Olympians p.117

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize how Pandora convinced Aphrodite that something was going on with her friends. She showed her evidence of how her friends were different p.30

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize what happened in the Titan’s room? Aphrodite was hit by a bubble and became rude, making songs with her armpit and by burping; Pandora became defensive; Prometheus was hit with a bubble and became a thief p.150

Chapter 10

  1. What’s the plan to get the bubble box back? Sneak into Zeus’s office and find it p.165

Chapter 11

  1. Why did Zeus punish Prometheus? He started the hero-ology room on fire p.190

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize how “hope” is solving the bubble problem. The hope bubble is touching the people affected by the trouble bubbles; the bubble says, “hope” and the trouble bubble materializes and goes into the box p.164

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora tricked the lazy bubble, and it finally came out of Zeus; she explained what happened to Zeus; Zeus gave the history of the box; Zeus took away Prometheus’ punishment and took the boys to see their dad p.222

Chapter 14

  1. What does Pandora mean when she’s realized Epimetheus “got” her? Understood and liked her for who she is p.246