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Comprehension Questions – Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3 The Titan’s Curse

The Titan's Curse

by Rick Riordan

Grades 6-9; Genre - Fantasy; GRL W; AR pts: 10.0

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and ... a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue, to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two new powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that's not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey.
Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series that started with The Lightning Thief finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What is the setting in the first chapter? A school named Westover Hall in Bar Harbor, Maine just before Christmas break p.1
  2. Why did the friends go to the school? To help Grover save and recruit two half-bloods p.7
  3. Describe Thalia. She’s a daughter of Zeus and a leader; is made about her mom p.14

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Percy consider jumping into the ocean with the children? he could protect them due to his strength in the water p.19
  2. How did Annabeth help Percy and the children? She wore her invisible cap and knocked them to the ground p.21
  3. Why was Percy distraught at the end of the chapter? Annabeth had fallen over the cliff with the manticore and he couldn’t go after her p.27

Chapter 3

  1. Why is Annabeth’s disappearance Percy’s fault? He shouldn’t have gone after Dr. Thorn by himself p.33
  2. What opportunity did Artemis give Bianca? To join the Hunters p.40
  3. What oath must Bianca keep now that she swore her allegiance to Artemis? That she will never fall in love, never grow up, and be a maiden eternally p.41

Chapter 4

  1. Describe Apollo.  He’s Artemis’ brother, the Sun God, he can transport people traveling west, he’s a teenager that sees all and knows all p.48
  2. Why won’t Artemis let Zoe and the other Hunters go with her? It’s too dangerous p.39
  3. How did Thalia feel about driving the sun chariot? She was uncomfortable and didn’t want to p.52

Chapter 5

  1. Why was Thalia upset in this chapter? Annabeth was missing p.65
  2. Why did Poseidon put a water feature in Percy’s cabin? Percy could now contact his family p.66
  3. What gift does Percy have that gives him knowledge about his friends when they’re in trouble? Dreams/nightmares about them p.71

Chapter 6

  1. What was Percy’s dream connected to at the beginning of this chapter? Zoe’s dream p.77
  2. Why was Percy upset when he learned that the Hunters were trying to recruit Annabeth? Because he liked her and didn’t want her to become a Hunter p.78
  3. Why didn’t the Oracle communicate with Percy when he visited it, but yet turned to Zoe in the forest? The Oracle didn’t want to speak to him p.89

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Grover have hope that Pan had been awakened? If the manticore was correct, ancient powers will be waking up p.91
  2. Why didn’t Zoe choose Percy to go on the quest? He was a boy p.100
  3. Explain the dream Percy had at the end of the chapter? The General and Luke had Artemis and Annabeth as prisoners.  Annabeth had been holding up a large dark mass, and Artemis went and took her place.  Kronos wanted Luke to kill Annabeth, but Luke made an excuse to keep her alive p.106

Chapter 8

  1. Describe what Percy saved in this chapter. A baby sea cow; a cow half on the front and serpent bottom half; black fur, big brown eyes, white muzzle p.113
  2. Why isn’t Phoebe able to go on the mission? The Stoll brothers put Centaur’s blood on the inside of her t-shirt and now she’s bedridden with hives p.117
  3. What persuaded Percy to follow the quest? They lost Phoebe and needed 5 people p.119

Chapter 9

  1. Where did Zoe and the others drive to? Washington D.C. p.111
  2. Who did Percy follow in D.C.? Dr. Thorn p.130
  3. Why was Percy worried that the zombies tore off some of his t-shirt? He knew they would hunt him p.137

Chapter 10

  1. Why were the quest members in the Air and Space Museum? They were following Grover’s trail p.139
  2. Why did the freeze-dried space food kill the monster? It choked it p.144
  3. Why did Zoe let Percy be a part of the quest?  Percy proved himself p.147

Chapter 11

  1. How did Percy know that Apollo was the homeless guy who helped them? He said a haiku p.155
  2. Who do you think Percy was in his dream? Listen to your child’s answers p.156

Chapter 12

  1. Why did Bianca join the Hunters? She’s been taking care of Nico her entire life and wanted her own life and friends p.165
  2. Who helped the kids defeat the zombies? A large pig p.170
  3. Who did the kids feel in the air? The Lord of the Wild, Pan p.174

Chapter 13

  1. What did Bianca take from the junkyard and why? A mini statue that Nico didn’t have in his collection p.194
  2. How did Bianca defeat the monster? She went inside of it and made it attack itself and fall apart from the inside out p.197
  3. Why didn’t the companions search for Bianca more than they did? She fulfilled the prophecy by dying p.198

Chapter 14

  1. What was unique about Rachel Elizabeth Dare? She’s human but can see Percy’s sword, the lion coat and the skeletons chasing Percy p.213
  2. Who did Percy see in the elevator? Athena, Annabeth’s mom p.218
  3. How did the angels wake up to save the kids? They prayed to Zeus and Athena p.218

Chapter 15

  1. How did Percy find the Man of the Sea? Went to the docks and could smell the ocean when he passed him p.226
  2. Why is the Ophiotaurus running from the bad people? So he doesn’t get sacrificed p.230
  3. What did Percy learn about Mr. D in this chapter? That he secretly liked Percy because he helped Percy and called him by the right name p.239

Chapter 16

  1. How did the friends get to the Mountain of despair? Annabeth’s dad let them borrow his car p.245
  2. How diff Zoe get them past her sisters? She woke up the dragon p.256
  3. Who is the General? Atlas p.260

Chapter 17

  1. Who can defeat Atlas? Artemis p.268
  2. How did Artemis defeat Atlas? She flung him back to the sky and knocked Percy out of the way p.271
  3. What happened to Luke? He fell over the cliff and died p.272

Chapter 18

  1. Describe what happened to Zoe in this chapter? She died and became a constellation p.278
  2. Where are the friends traveling to? Mt. Olympus p.279
  3. What’s Annabeth’s conclusion of what happened to Luke? He’s not dead, he’s under Kronos’s spell p.282

Chapter 19

  1. Why didn’t the council destroy Percy and Annabeth? They had done well in their quest and their parents stood up for them p.294
  2. What is Percy’s weakness? Personal loyalty to his friends p.298

Chapter 20

  1. How did Nico respond when Percy told him about his sister Bianca? He was angry at Percy and said he hated him p.306
  2. Who is Nico’s and Bianca’s father? Hades p.309
  3. Why didn’t Percy want to tell Chiron that Hades was Nico’s dad? Chiron would need to tell the other gods on Mt. Olympus, and they would kill him p.310

Comprehension Questions – Holes

by Louis Sachar

Grades 6-8; Genre - Fiction; GRL V; AR 7.0

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day, digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment - and redemption.

Vocabulary

Writing Prompts

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. How does the author begin this story? Describing Camp Green Lake and the living conditions; the harm in being bit by scorpions, rattlesnakes, and yellow-spotted lizards p.3

Chapter 2

  1. Describe the setting of this story. Camp Green Lake is in Texas where a lake once was. It’s a camp for bad boys p.5

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the main character. Stanley Yelnats the IV; poor family; no friends; overweight; not a bad kid, but was convicted of a crime that took him to Camp Green Lake p.6

Chapter 4

  1. Describe Stanley’s life for the next 18 months. Stanley will need to dig a hole 5ft deep and 5 ft wide each day; he’ll have two sets of clothes; it’s hot and nowhere to go besides desert p.11

Chapter 5

  1. Describe Mr. Pendanski. He seems kind; wants to help the boys; the boys call him Mom p.16

Chapter 6

  1. How does the judge think Camp Green Lake will improve Stanley’s character? Being away from home and digging holes will give Stanley an appreciation for the things he has at home and will help him grow tough mentally and physically p.25

Chapter 7

  1. How was Stanley’s situation similar to his great-great grandfather’s situation with the pig? His grandfather developed character when he carried the pig up the mountain each day and sang to it. Stanley was building character as he dug his first hole p.28
  2. Why did Elya think he was cursed? His friend Zeroni said he would be if he didn’t carry her up the mountain and sing to her; his life was filled with bad luck p.38

Chapter 8

  1. Why do you think the author is describing the yellow-spotted lizard in this chapter? To help the reader understand that getting bit is very dangerous. Possibly foreshadowing someone getting bit p.41

Chapter 9

  1. Why was Stanley scared of the Caveman? He didn’t realize that was his new nickname; he thought the Lump was the Caveman and was going to beat him up p.44

Chapter 10

  1. Why did Stanley think the fossilized rock would give him the day off? It was interesting to him; finding a cool fossil doesn’t happen very often p.50

Chapter 11

  1. Explain why Stanley was accepted at Camp Green Lake, but struggled with bullies at home? There was mutual respect between the boys since they were all there for the same reason p.53

Chapter 12

  1. What’s something you’re interested in and what you’d like to do when you grow up? Listen to your child’s answer.
  2. What does Mr Pendanski say you’ll need to do to achieve your dream? It won’t be easy; you’ll be surprised what you can accomplish if you set your mind to it; you only have one life, so you should try to make the most of it p.57

Chapter 13

  1. How did Stanley earn one place in line? X-ray gave him permission since Stanley gave him something he found while digging p.63

Chapter 14

  1. Describe the Warden. Bossy and stern; red hair and red fingernails; freckles; intimidating; doesn’t want anyone to question her authority p.66

Chapter 15

  1. Why didn’t Stanley tell the Warden they were digging in the wrong place? Didn’t want to get X-ray in trouble; he didn’t want the Warden to know where he’d found barrel p.71

Chapter 16

  1. What did you learn about Zero in this chapter? He’s never heard nursery rhymes p.76

Chapter 17

  1. How successful were the boys at uncovering anything else “interesting”? They weren’t p.77

Chapter 18

  1. What did the author mean, Stanley’s heart hardened over the last several weeks? He wasn’t as compassionate and kind p.82

Chapter 19

  1. When Stanley was riding in the truck, why was he surprised it felt good? Because he was on the way to being punished by the Warden, but it felt good to be out of the sun and sit down p.87

Chapter 20

  1. What caused Mr. Sir to be in horrific pain when the Warden slapped him? She intentionally scraped him, so the venom from her fingernails went into open wounds on his face p.91

Chapter 21

  1. Why was Stanley scared of Mr. Sir? Mr. Sir would be angry at Stanley for taking the sunflower seeds and for being slapped and scraped with the venom p.92

Chapter 22

  1. Why did Stanley agree to teach Zero how to read? Zero dug part of his hole and he wasn’t as tired; Zero showed Stanley a great kindness, so he wanted to be kind back p.96

Chapter 23

  1. Describe Katherine Barlow. She was from the town by Green Lake and was kind and pretty; made delicious, spiced peaches, and always received a prize for them; she taught school p.101

Chapter 24

  1. How did Mr. Sir punish Stanley in this chapter? Instead of filling his canteen with water, Mr. Sir just let the water run on the ground p.106

Chapter 25

  1. What happened to Katherine and Onion Sam in this chapter? They fell in love p.111

Chapter 26

  1. How did Katherine become an outlaw? Sam and his donkey were killed for kissing her due to the color of Sam’s skin; Katherine was full of vengeance p.115

Chapter 27

  1. Where did Zero get his nickname from? His last name Zeroni p.119
  2. What’s significant about Zero’s last name? It’s the same last name as the woman who gave Stanley’s great-great grandfather the pig and who cursed him p.31

Chapter 28

  1. Summarize this chapter. Katherine came back after 20yrs to Green Lake and lived in the cabin between the two oak trees. Trout and his wife Linda caught Kate, but she wouldn’t show them where her loot was buried and was bit by a yellow-spotted lizard and died p.120

Chapter 29

  1. How is Stanley connected to Katherine Barlow? When Kate was an outlaw, she robbed his great grandfather and left him for dead p.128
  2. What connection does Stanley see with his great grandfather and the fist that looked like a rock? His great grandfather said he was saved by the thumb of God; the rock juts up like a thumb sticking up p.128

Chapter 30

  1. Why did Zero run away from the camp? Mr. Pendanski called Zero stupid and that he couldn’t learn, so he hit him p.138

Chapter 31

  1. Why does the Warden want to destroy all of Zero’s records? She thinks he’s going to die in the desert, and she doesn’t want anyone coming to look for him p.144

Chapter 32

  1. What did Stanley do in this chapter? He stole and wrecked Mr. Sir’s truck to go find Zero p.148

Chapter 33

  1. Why was Stanley scared when he saw the family of yellow-spotted lizards in the hole? He would be dead if one bit him p.150

Chapter 34

  1. Who was taking shelter under the boat? Zero p.154
  2. Whose boat was named the Mary Lou? Onion Sam’s p.107

Chapter 35

  1. What is the sploosh Zero found and why are there 16 bottles? The spiced peaches Kate gave to Onion Sam to pay him for fixing up the school house p.109

Chapter 36

  1. Why was Zero’s stomach hurting him? From drinking the old sploosh and not eating other food p.161

Chapter 37

  1. How did Stanley know they were getting close to water? The mountain had bugs and weeds p.169

Chapter 38

  1. What did Stanley find when he slipped? A hole with water and an onion p.171

Chapter 39

  1. Whose fault is it that Stanley is at Camp Green Lake? Zero’s p.175
  2. Why did Stanley sing his family’s song to Zero? To comfort Zero p.175

Chapter 40

  1. Why was Stanley so amazed when he finally found the shovel and jars? He hiked a long way up the mountain carrying Zero with no food and water p.181

Chapter 41

  1. Why did Zero get sent to Camp Green Lake? Stealing a new pair of shoes p.184

Chapter 42

  1. Why did Stanley want to dig another hole? He wanted to go back to where he found the lipstick tube and see if there really was buried treasure p.188

Chapter 43

  1. How did Stanley feel as he and Zero got closer to camp? Why? Terror; he was traumatized from what had happened at the camp p.197

Chapter 44

  1. What did Stanley and Zero find in this chapter and why couldn’t they keep it? A suitcase; the Warden found them digging and wanted it p.202

Chapter 45

  1. What did the Warden mean when she said, “it won’t be long “? It won’t be long before the lizards bite Zero and Stanley and they’re dead p.206

Chapter 46

  1. Why had the lawyer come looking for Stanley? Stanley was innocent and she was going to take him home p.209

Chapter 47

  1. Why do you think the suitcase had Stanley’s name on it? Kate stole it from his great-grandfather, whose name was also Stanley Yelnats p.216

Chapter 48

  1. How did Stanley's lawyer protect Stanley and Zero? She wouldn’t let Stanley open the suitcase and tried to get him out of there as quickly as possible; she was taking Zero with her as well p.222

Chapter 49

  1. Why didn’t Stanley and Zero get bit by the yellow lizards? They had onions in their bloodstream and the lizards don’t like onion blood p.224
  2. Why did Ms. Morengo leave the windows rolled down on the way home? The boys stank of onions p.224

Chapter 50

  1. Why did Hector (Zero) hire private investigators?  To find his mom p.230
  2. Summarize the end of this story. Stanley and Zero received just under $1 million each for the contents in the suitcase; Stanley bought his family a home to live in and Hector hired private investigators; Stanley’s dad invented Sploosh, it neutralizes odor in shoes; Zero finds his mom p.231

Comprehension Questions – Hank the Cowdog#3 It’s a Dog’s Life

By John R. Erickson

Grades 4-6; Genre - Fiction; 720L; AR pts: 3.0

Summary by Marcus Schlairet Russ (11 yrs old)

Have you ever wanted to get back at someone? Hank’s sister, Maggie, does in this story.

In the beginning, Hank gets in trouble because he messes up Sally May’s house. He was investigating something, Pete, the Barncat, told Drover.

Then, he ran away to visit his sister, Maggie. She tricked him into eating a bar of soap because he pushed her into the sewer when they were puppies.

In the end, the dogcatcher put him in the pound for rabies, because he was foaming at the mouth. He escaped and went home. He got revenge on Pete scaring him into the water trough.

You will laugh when you read about Hank’s adventures and eating the bar of soap. I know I did!

Comprehension Questions (written by Steven Schlairet)

Chapter 1

  1. What did Hank send Drover to do? Bark at the mailman. Pg. 2.
  2. Why did Hank say he had fleas? Because Loper only bought him 1 gunny sack a year. Pg. 4.
  3. Why did Hank say cowdogs barked at mailmen? Because they always did. Pg. 7.
  4. What news did Drover hear? It was the end of the world. Pg. 9.

Chapter 2

  1. What did Hank think was wrong with Pete? He swallowed a chicken bone. Pg. 11
  2. Why did Pete think it was the end of the world? Cat’s intuition. Pg. 13.
  3. What did they learn from the interrogation of Pete? Sally May wrote on her calendar. Pg. 15.
  4. What was the clicking time bomb? Drover’s chattering teeth. Pg. 16.
  5. How did Hank want to check out the problem? Penetration of the house. Pg. 18.

Chapter 3

  1. What did Hank think smelled like a skunk? Loper’s boots. Pg. 25.
  2. What did Hank find on the table? 3 T-bone steaks. Pg. 29.
  3. Why did Drover call “mayday!”? Because Sally May came home. Pg. 29.

Chapter 4

  1. What did Hank do when Sally May caught him? Knocked the jelly jar off the table. Pg. 31.
  2. Did Hank think it was his fault? No. The cowboys had plenty to eat. Pg. 34.
  3. What did Hank think of cat’s cleaning? Dirty from spit; not clean from the sewer. Pg. 37.
  4. Why was Hank going to leave to visit his sister? Let it blow over. Pg. 39.

Chapter 5

  1. Who did Hank meet playing the banjo and singing? Junior. Pg. 45.
  2. What did Hank teach Junior about singing? How to howl. Pg. 48.
  3. Who joined them in singing? Rip and Snort. Pg. 50

Chapter 6

  1. What was the clothes’ line pole with a shoe? A woman’s leg. Pg. 57.
  2. What did Maggie smell? Hank’s smell from the sewer. Pg. 59.
  3. Did Maggie want Hank to stay? No. Pg. 61.
  4. Why did Hank stay? To tell the kids stories. Pg. 63.

Chapter 7

  1. What did Maggie want to be called? Margaret; she didn’t like nick names. Pg. 65.
  2. What did Hank teach them first? To dig under the fence. Pg. 68.
  3. What did they eat from the garbage? A bunch of fish heads. Pg. 70.
  4. Who made fun of the pups? A cat on the fence. Pg. 72.

Chapter 8

  1. What does urchins mean? A mischievous child poorly dressed. Pg.74.
  2. What do the cats do? Sing a song mocking the dogs. Pg. 76.
  3. What do the dogs do back? Sing a song mocking the cats. Pg. 77.
  4. What do the dogs finally do? Start barking. Pg. 81.
  5. Who arrives after the neighbors get upset? The city dogcatcher. Pg. 83.

Chapter 9

  1. What is the bullet that Hank dodged? Getting his siter’s kids thrown in the pound. Pg. 84.
  2. What does Hank tell Maggie he did with the kids? They were just singing. Pg. 85.
  3. What does Maggie give Hank to eat? An Ivory Dog Bar. Pg. 89.
  4. Why did she give it to Hank? He pushed her into the sewer and she cried. Pg. 92.
  5. Why did the dogcatcher take Hank? He thought he was rabid. Pg. 95.

Chapter 10

  1. What did the dogcatcher do to Hank in the cage? Poke him with a stick. Pg. 99.
  2. What did the dogcatcher say about Hank? He tried to attack a child. Pg. 99.
  3. What test would they run on Hank? Cut off his head to check for rabies. Pg. 100.
  4. What did Ralph keep doing? Falling asleep. Pg. 106.

Chapter 11

  1. Did Hank believe his sister gave him soap on purpose? No. Pg. 108.
  2. What happened when Hank rammed the cell door? He passed out. Pg. 110.
  3. How did Ralph get in Hank’s cell? He just opened the latch. Pg. 110.

Chapter 12

  1. What else did the dogcatcher do besides chase hank? He started shooting at him. Pg. 116.
  2. What was Hank’s plan? To run around the Waterhole until Jimmy Joe ran out of gas. Pg. 117.
  3. Who drove Hank back to the ranch? Slim. Pg. 120.
  4. How did Hank get back at Pete? Shoved him into the water trough. Pg. 125.

Expressions used in the Story

Dodge a bullet.  Pg. 84

Mum’s the Word. Pg. 85.

Spill the beans. Pg. 87.

Toss your cookies. Pg. 94.

Comprehension Questions – The Family Under the Bridge

by Natalie Savage Carlson

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL R; AR pts: 3.0

Armand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes his solitary life in the beautiful city. Then one day just before Christmas, Armand returns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungry children. Although he has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himself caring for the small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that he must do whatever it takes to get them a real home. 

Vocabulary

Writing Prompts

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What is the setting of this book? Paris, France in December p.1
  2. Describe the main character.  An older man named Armand who chooses to live on the street and desires no riches p.1
  3. What does Armand compare the children to? Starlings p.4

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Armand worried that the children will steal his heart? He doesn’t want to have feelings of love for them p.15
  2. Why was the children’s mother upset when she saw Armand sharing space with her children? She was surprised to see him living in the same space as her children p.13
  3. Why was Armand set on taking the children to see Father Christmas? Their mother wouldn’t approve of it p.18

Chapter 3

  1. Why was Armand describing the food the children saw with disgusting attributes? He didn’t want them to desire it p.24
  2. How did Father Christmas respond when the children told him they wanted a house to live in for Christmas? He was shocked and said his donkey couldn’t carry it p.27
  3. Why didn’t the children and Armand belong in that store? It was a fancy store and only with people with money could buy something in it p.28

Chapter 4

  1. Find a simile on page 31. They sang like three little birds on a branch in the springtime.
  2. How did Armand purchase food for the children to eat? He told them to sing then asked for alms and people gave him money p.31
  3. On page 33, the author states that the man at the pancake stand waited until Armand showed him his money before he poured the batter, why? To make sure Armand could pay for the pancakes
  4. How did the children’s mom react when she found out the children sang for money? She was very upset and told the children they couldn’t see Armand anymore p.37

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Armand take the children away from the bridge? Two women saw the children and were going to take them away and put their mama in jail p.43
  2. Where did Armand take the children? To his gypsy friend, Mireli p.49
  3. What persuaded the children to ask Father Christmas for a house on wheels? The children saw their new friend’s home and realized Father Christmas could pull it with his donkey p.51

Chapter 6

  1. Describe the children’s mama’s reaction to staying in the gypsy camp. She didn’t like it at first since she doesn’t like gypsies, but then learned to appreciate it p.57
  2. What did Tinka teach Suzy? Symbols that gypsies read and use p.59
  3. Why did Suzy want Armand to go see Father Christmas? To tell Father Christmas where they live now and what they want for Christmas p.62

Chapter 7

  1. How did the Calcets spend Christmas Eve? At a holiday party on the quay by their bridge and going to midnight mass p.65
  2. Why did Armand lie to the children about their home? Because he didn’t want to see them disappointed p.68
  3. How can you tell that Armand hasn’t prayed for a long time? He’d forgotten how p.70

Chapter 8

  1. Why did the gypsies pack up their camp and prepare to leave? A police officer was looking for Nikki, one of the gypsies p.77
  2. Why was the police officer looking for Nikki? He was bringing Nikki’s lost wallet to him p.83
  3. How did Paul inspire Armand? Paul tried to get a job to help the family but couldn’t, and Armand realized he should be the one getting the job p. 84

Chapter 9

  1. Describe the ending.  Do you agree or disagree with it? Why? Listen to your child’s answers
  2. How did Armand change during the book? He went from not wanting to work or be responsible for anything to wanting to work so he could be responsible for his new family p.97

Comprehension Questions – Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

by Richard and Florence Atwater

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL Q; AR pts: 3.0

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why was Mr. Popper so absent-minded? He was day-dreaming of far-away places p.5
  2. What far-away place did Mr. Popper want to see most of all? The north and south poles p.7
  3. Why is Mrs. Popper worried that Mr. Popper doesn’t work in the winter? They won’t have as much money p.8

Chapter 2

  1. How does Mrs. Popper feel about the South Pole? That its dull and cold p.10
  2. Why does Mr. Popper want a penguin for a pet? They’re intelligent p.12
  3. Why is Mr. Popper mentioned over the radio? He sent a letter to Admiral Drake about the penguins p.14

Chapter 3

  1. What surprise did Admiral Drake send Mr. Popper? A penguin p.18
  2. Why did Mr. Popper fill up the bathtub? He thought the penguin was thirsty p.19
  3. Why did Mr. Popper call the penguin Captain Cook? The penguin made noises that sounded like Cook p.21

Chapter 4

  1. Why was the Popper family upset with Captain Cook? He ate their goldfish p.28
  2. Where did Captain Cook go to sleep? In the refrigerator p.29
  3. How did Mrs. Popper feel about Captain Cook? That he would make an all right pet p.30

Chapter 5

  1. What did the serviceman do to the ice box? Put holes in it and put a handle on the inside p.32
  2. How much money did Mr. Popper give to the serviceman? $10 p.33
  3. How did the serviceman react when Mr. Popper asked him to do these things? He thought Mr. Popper was crazy p.33

Chapter 6

  1. What did the policeman want when he came to the back door? The serviceman reported the penguin p.39
  2. Why did Mr. Popper get frustrated when he called the city building? They were confused on what he was calling about and didn’t know what a penguin was p.42

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Captain Cook gather odds and ends and put them in the fridge? He was putting together a nest p.48
  2. Why did Mr. Popper look like a penguin in this chapter? He shaved, slicked back his hair and put on his evening tailcoat p.49
  3. Why did Mr. Popper ask his wife for clothesline? He wanted it to take Captain Cook on a stroll p.49

Chapter 8

  1. How did the men with the camera know that Mr. Popper owned a penguin? They heard it from the police officer p.54
  2. What were the men doing with the camera? They were writing an article for the newspaper p.54

Chapter 9

  1. Why did the barber yell, “Good night!” when Captain Cook jumped onto the mirror ledge? He was surprised; this was an expression of surprise at the time this book was written p.57
  2. Why did Captain Cook want the shaving cream on the man’s face at the barber? It looked like snow p.58
  3. Why did Captain Cook want to climb the stairs? So, he could toboggan down them p.60

Chapter 10

  1. Why did Mrs. Popper call the doctor in this chapter? Captain Cook was ill and had a 104 degree temperature p.63
  2. What did the curator think was wrong with Captain Cook? He thought the penguin was lonely p.67
  3. What was the curator’s cure to help Captain Cook? He’s sending him Greta, the aquarium’s penguin who is also ill p.67

Chapter 11

  1. What does Mrs. Popper compare the two penguins to at the beginning of the chapter? Two peas p.68
  2. How could they tell the birds apart? Mr. Popper painted their names on their backs p.69
  3. How did Mr. Popper make a bigger, more comfortable home for the penguins? He left the windows open in his home and snow came into the house p.71

Chapter 12

  1. How did the Popper’s take care of the penguins for the rest of the winter? Mr. Popper had the furnace moved upstairs and an ice making machine installed In the cellar p.74
  2. How many eggs did Greta lay in all? 10 p.75
  3. Who did Mr. Popper name the penguin chicks after? Explorers and their assistants p.77

Chapter 13

  1. Why was Mrs. Popper considering eating the penguins? They were almost out of money p.82
  2. What idea did Mr. Popper come up with to earn money? Train the penguins to perform p.83
  3. How many songs did Mrs. Popper remember and what did she play the piano for? Three songs for three different acts the penguins would perform p.84

Chapter 14

  1. What made the passengers on the bus complain? Mr. Popper opened all of the windows to keep the penguins cool p.89
  2. What was Mr. Greenbaum’s reaction to meeting Mr. Popper and his penguins? He wanted to see the act p.91

Chapter 15

  1. Where did the penguins get to perform their act for Mr. Greenbaum?  On the stage in front of an audience p.93
  2. How do you know the audience enjoyed the penguins’ act? They stood up and cheered p.99  
  3. What did the theater owner offer Mr. Popper? A ten-week contract with $5,000 a week p.99

Chapter 16

  1. Why was a traffic officer involved when the Popper’s and penguins were on the way to the train station? The two taxis driving them were racing and got in an accident p.102
  2. Why was Mrs. Popper worried about the children missing school? she didn’t want them to get behind p.104
  3. How did the penguins disrupt the rest of the acts during their first performance? They would go on stage and make the audience laugh and distract the performer p.106

Chapter 17

  1. How would other performers feel when they heard the penguins were performing in the same show? They didn’t like it p.108
  2. Why weren’t the Poppers rich when receiving $5,000 a week? They ate at expensive restaurants and slept in expensive hotels p.112
  3. Predict if Mr. Popper will sign another contract with Mr. Greenbaum.  Listen to your child’s answer p.114

Chapter 18

  1. What did the Popper’s find at the theater? A seal performing act p.117
  2. Why were the Popper’s worried to have the penguins join the seals? They thought the seals would eat the penguins p.118
  3. What mistake did Mr. Popper make during this chapter? He told the taxi driver the wrong theater p.122

Chapter 19

  1. Who bailed Mr. Popper and the penguins out of jail? Admiral Drake p.127
  2. What did Admiral Drake offer Mr. Popper? To take the penguins to the North Pole and name the new penguin race after him p.129
  3. What did Mr. Greenbaum offer him? A deal with a movie producer that will put the penguins in films p.130

Chapter 20

  1. Why did Mr. Popper decide to give the birds to Admiral Drake? Because they had done so much for him that he needed to do what was best for them p.133
  2. What surprised Mr. Popper in this chapter? That he was invited to go with the expedition p.138
  3. Explain what you liked about this book.  Listen to your child’s response

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May)

Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May)

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts. 1

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What happened to May’s sweater? Junie B. pulled on it and the sleeve stretched to the floor p.6
  2. What would the girls not be able to do if they had another fight? Sing in the Holiday Sing Along p.12
  3. How did Junie B. shake hands with May? She picked up her sleeve and shook it p.13

Chapter 2

  1. What was in the dusty box? Elf clothes p.17
  2. What song was Junie B., class going to lead? Jingle Bells p.21
  3. Why didn’t May tell on Junie B. when she sang the wrong words? She wanted to sing in the sing along p.23

Chapter 3

  1. Who did Junie B. sit by during the sing along? May p.25
  2. Why was May upset with Junie B.’s version of Jingle Bells? The chorus was about her p.29
  3. What did Mr. Scary decide to do since there wasn’t time to send the girls to the principal’s office? Write a note to their parents p.31

Chapter 4

  1. Why does Junie B. dislike sitting in the last seat in the last row? She gets last picks since Mr. Scary begins in the front of the classroom p.37
  2. Why did Junie B. choose for Secret Santa? May p.39
  3. What could be a positive outcome for Junie B. choosing May? Listen to your child’s answer p.

Chapter 5

  1. What did Mr. Scary say to Junie B. to encourage her? Told her it was the season of goodwill and that she’ll feel good inside for giving to May p.42
  2. Why were the kids excited to go the Holiday Gift Shop? They could preview gifts they wanted to get for their families and Secret Santa p.43
  3. What did Roger continue to ask Ellen Elf about? The money her child stole from him p.44

Chapter 6

  1. List three things Junie B. wanted to buy at the Gift Shop? Crayons, Squeeze a Burp, tattoos, glow in the dark barrettes p.49
  2. Why did May tell Junie B. that she shouldn’t buy any gifts? The gifts should be for her family and Secret Santa p.50

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Junie B.’s grandpa laugh when she said, “Do the math”? he thought she was being cute and funny p.62
  2. Why did Junie B. ask her grandpa for money? So she could buy the Squeeze a Burp p.64
  3. Why was Junie B. sad when she realized she needed to get a gift for May? She didn’t have enough money p.68

Chapter 8

  1. Why was Junie B. stressed out at the beginning of this chapter? Her parents told her they wouldn’t give her more money p.70
  2. Why didn’t May give Junie B. money? Her father said to save the money for an emergency and to not let friends borrow money p.74
  3. How is Room One going to hand out their Secret Santa gifts? They decorated their own sacks, Mr. Scary will arrange them all on the back table, and after the gift shop the kids will put them in p.79
  4. What did Junie B. want to give May for the gift? Coal p.80

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Junie B. hide her money in her shoe? So it wouldn’t get stolen p.86
  2. Why was May so happy? She was excited for Secret Santa day and wasn’t going to let Junie B. ruin it p.89
  3. Why was Junie B. being so secretive when it was time to put the gifts in the bags? She didn’t want May to see her put her baggie of coal into her gift bag from her backpack p.95

Chapter 10

  1. Why was May so excited to do the Secret Santa? She felt like she had a best friend p.98
  2. Why was she excited about that? Because she didn’t have a best friend p.99
  3. What gift do you think Junie B. gave to May? Listen to your child’s answer p.103

Chapter 11

  1. How did May respond when she looked into her bag? She got teary and showed Mr. Scary p.108
  2. List two things May did to show Junie B. she was a friend. Let Junie B. use the Squeeze a Burp and called her Junie B. p115
  3. Why was Junie B. happy at the end of the book? She had been a good friend to May p.117

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader: BOO…and I MEAN IT!

Junie B., First Grader: BOO...and I MEAN IT!

by Barbara Park

Grade 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts.1

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What is Junie B. scared of? Halloween p.2
  2. Why is she scared of Halloween? Paulie Allen Puffer told her 5 secrets about Halloween and if she told someone those secrets or a witch will turn her head into a wart. p.3
  3. Why did Mr. Scary give May a note? To tell her parents she had tattled P.9

Chapter 2

  1. Who did Junie B. tell the secrets to? Philip Johnny Bob p.22
  2. Why did Junie B. suggest that her grandma stay inside on Halloween? Bats like fluffy hair p.19
  3. Why did Junie B. want to take a nap? So she wouldn’t have to go to the Halloween store p.21

Chapter 3

  1. What did Junie B. decide to be for Halloween? Squirty the Clown p.32
  2. Why did she decide to be Squirty the Clown? To scare the witch and other things she was scared of p.30
  3. How was Junie B. feeling about Halloween at the end of the chapter? She was feeling happy p.35

Chapter 4

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want to go in the store? She was scared p.37
  2. Did Junie B. find a Squirty costume? No p.42
  3. What costume was Junie B.’s mom going to choose for her? Little Bo Peep p.45

Chapter 5

  1. What helped Junie B. look like Squirty the Clown? Clothes, make-up, red nose p.51
  2. Why was Junie B. sad she didn’t have a seltzer bottle? She wanted one to spray and scare off monsters p.53
  3. Why did Junie B. call herself Screamy? She could scream to scare people p.56

Chapter 6

  1. Why did the fisherman drop an apple down Junie B.’s pants? Because she said “trick or fruit” p.60
  2. What did Mrs. Morty give Ollie? Rice crispy treat p.62
  3. How can saying thank you be a fib? If you don’t like what you are receiving p.63

Chapter 7

  1. What did the Cinderella and Fairy Godmother tell Junie B.? that she wasn’t scary p.67
  2. Why did Junie B. hide behind a bush? She thought she wasn’t scary and a skeleton and witch came by p.69
  3. How do you know they weren’t scary? They were kids dressed up p.71

Chapter 8

  1. How did Junie B. feel once trick or treating was over? Relieved p.74
  2. How did she feed Philip the peanut? She taped the peanut to his trunk p.77
  3. Why didn’t Junie B. clean off her face before going to bed? She was too tired p.78

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Junie B.’s dad yell when he went into Junie B.’s room? She was wearing still wearing her clown make-up p.82
  2. What made Junie B.’s make-up smudgy? She tried to wipe it off with a tissue p.83
  3. How did Junie B. end up with 100% candy? Her parents ate the healthy snacks p.84

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader Shipwrecked

Junie B., First Grader Shipwrecked

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What happened in Junie B.’s class that morning? Someone threw up p.3
  2. What did the custodian use to clean it up? A powder named vomit absorbent p.7
  3. Why did Junie B. and her classmates hold their noses all morning? They didn’t want to breathe in the germs from the throw up p.9

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Herb finally let go of his nose? He couldn’t taste his food p.14
  2. Why did Junie B. blow her nose air on May? To get rid of the germs in her nose p.14
  3. How did the children feel when they went out to recess? Happy they didn’t have to plug their noses p.16

Chapter 3

  1. Who came to Junie B.’s class and taught them about germs? Mrs. Weller the nurse p.19
  2. What are the four rules she taught the children? 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 p.24
  3. What are the children going to do for Parents’ Night? Put on a play about Christopher Columbus p.29

Chapter 4

  1. What did Junie B.’s mom say that helped her realize the play could be fun? That Junie B. could be a star p.33
  2. Why was Junie B. so anxious to look up facts on Christopher Columbus? So she could choose the part she wanted in the play p.34
  3. How many facts did Junie B. find and write down? 18 p.36

Chapter 5

  1. Why was Mr. Scary frustrated at the beginning of the chapter? So many children were sick p.39
  2. Who had the most facts about Christopher Columbus? Junie B. & Jose p.46
  3. Who did Junie B. tell her secret to? Everyone in her class p.49

Chapter 6

  1. Who wanted to be Christopher Columbus? Jose p.51
  2. What part is Junie B. going to play? The Pinta p.51
  3. Why was May excited to play the Santa Maria? That’s the ship Christopher Columbus sailed in p.55

Chapter 7

  1. What did the children get to do in this chapter? Make their costumes for the play p.57
  2. What helped Lucille feel better about being the queen? She got to use glitter to make her crown p.61

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize what Junie B.’s class did in this chapter? Practiced the play p.65
  2. What names did the sailors have? Sinbad, Captain Hook, Popeye p.68
  3. Why did Mr. Scary tell Junie B. and May to sit down? They were fighting p.71

Chapter 9

  1. How did the three ships crash during the play? 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 p.79
  2. Why was Sheldon in a rush to get out of the auditorium? Roger sneezed on him and he was worried about getting sick p.82
  3. Why was Junie B. upset that they crashed? Now Christopher Columbus wouldn’t get to America p.83

Chapter 10

  1. How did Jose save the show? He swam to America p.85
  2. What did Junie B. write to the other kids in Room One? An apology for ruining the play p.86

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader Dumb Bunny

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-5; Genre- Fiction; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What name does Junie B. call May? dumb bunny p.1
  2. What does Mr. Scary want May to do when she wants to tattle tale? Count to 20, count to 20 again, go home for the day then come back and cover her mouth p.5
  3. Why did Mr. Scary take Lucille out of the room? To talk to her about calling everyone in the class dumb clucks p.13

Chapter 2

  1. What’s Lucille’s dad going to hide? A golden egg with the grand prize p.19
  2. What’s the grand prize from the egg hunt going to be? Swimming with Lucille in her indoor pool p.19
  3. Why is Sheldon playing with Lucille? To get on her good side so she tells him where the egg is hidden p.24
  4. What does May frequently compare herself to? Birds p.25

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Junie B. choose her lavender overalls to the party? She can fit a lot of eggs in her pockets, they’re pretty, and she can run and tackle people in them p.29
  2. How did Lucille’s nanna react when she realized who Junie B. was? She got nervous p.35
  3. Why did Junie B. think she was so funny to think up the possibility that May was carried away by a North American barn owl? Because May compared herself to one p.38

Chapter 4

  1. Why couldn’t Lucille tell Sheldon where the golden egg was hidden? Her dad hid it and didn’t tell her p.42
  2. What was Sheldon lucky charm? Some egg that spilled on his shirt p.43
  3. What did Junie B. and her friends do to annoy Lucille’s dad? Kept repeating what he said while shouting p.48

Chapter 5

  1. What did Lucille’s parents and nanna do to decide who would sit next to Junie B.? a coin toss p.54
  2. Why isn’t the Easter bunny going to be at the party? Lucille’s nanna paid him in advanced and he didn’t come back p.57
  3. Describe the jellybean game Junie B. played at the party? There was a jar of jellybeans with only one purple jellybean. Everyone got to pick a jellybean out without looking and whoever got the purple one got a prize p.62

Chapter 6

  1. What did Junie B. receive as her prize for getting the purple jellybean? A bunny suit p.69
  2. Why did she get a bunny suit? She was to be the party’s Easter bunny p.69
  3. What did Lucille tell Junie B. that helped her want to dress up in the bunny suit? That there was a seat for her to sit on in the garden and the photographer would take pictures of her with the other children p.72

Chapter 7

  1. What happened to Junie B. when she ran in the bunny suit? She tripped and fell p.76
  2. Define what scolding means? To be angry and get after someone p.83
  3. Tell me two of the rules for the egg hunt. No running, no pushing, pulling or grabbing; no trampling the flowers and plants; do not go anywhere that is roped off; no tripping p.83

Chapter 8

  1. What did Lucille’s nanna threaten the children with to make them follow the rules? She was going to call the police p.91
  2. How did Junie B. try to help Sheldon in this chapter? She told him to stop shouting when he sees an egg and covered his mouth to try to stop him p.96
  3. Why did Junie B. feel like a rotten egg at the end of the chapter? She couldn’t move very well in the bunny suit to get any eggs during the hunt p.99

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Sheldon decide to quit the egg hunt? Because May was taking every egg he had found p.100
  2. Why was Lucille upset at Sheldon for quitting the hunt? Because she wanted him to find the golden egg p.105
  3. How did Sheldon get the golden egg? Junie B. tripped and saw it, she shouted it out, then Sheldon, May, and Junie B. pounced on it.  Junie B. had her paw on it, but she got mad at May and moved her paw, so Sheldon’s hand was on it instead p.112

Chapter 10

  1. How does Junie B. feel after giving the egg to Sheldon? Happy because his face made her smile inside and sad because she wanted to swim in Lucille’s pool p.116
  2. Why doesn’t Junie B. want to call May a dumb bunny anymore? Because she realizes that bunnies aren’t dumb p.117
  3. What’s Junie B.’s new name for May? Bird girl p.118

Comprehension Questions – Harry Potter #4 The Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

by J.K. Rowlig

Grades 6-12; Genre - Fantasy; GRL W; AR pts. 32

In this fourth novel of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age, Harry wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately, he is not normal--even by wizardry standards. In his case, different can be deadly.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Explain why the Riddle house was creepy? 50 years ago, the Riddles consisting of parents and Tom were all suspiciously murdered, the murderer hadn’t been found p.1
  2. How would you describe the boys who taunted Frank? Listen to your child’s answers; mean; disrespectful p.5
  3. Who was in the upper story of the house? Wormtail and Lord Voldemort p.6
  4. Describe what happened to Frank? He saw the light in the window and went upstairs to see what the boys had done and found Wormtail and Lord Voldemort. He overheard what they were saying about Harry Potter and murdering Bertha.  A snake came past him and told the Lord that he was there. The Lord told him to come in and after talking with Frank killed him after he showed himself to him. p.14

Chapter 2

  1. Why was Harry bothered that his scar was hurting him? The last time it hurt, Voldemort was close by p.19
  2. Who did Harry finally realize he could talk to about his scar? Sirius p.22
  3. Why was Harry aloud to keep his wizarding things in his room now? His aunt and uncle found out that Harry had a godfather who was a murderer p.24

Chapter 3

  1. Why was Dudley on a diet? The private school clothes he needs to fit into don’t fit him p.27
  2. Why had Ron’s mom written to Harry’s uncle? She was asking if Harry could go to the Quidditch Cup game and spend the rest of summer vacation with the Weasley’s p.30
  3. Why was Harry so happy at the end of this chapter? He had birthday cake to eat instead of grapefruit, he was going to the World Cup and he was staying at the Weasley’s for the rest of the summer p.37

Chapter 4

  1. Why was it a problem that the Weasley’s traveled to the Dursley’s fireplace using Floo powder? The Dursley’s have an electric fire covering the normal fireplace and they were stuck behind it p.43
  2. How did the Weasley’s get into the house? Mr. Weasley blasted the electric fire p.44
  3. What did Mr. Weasley expect to hear from Uncle Vernon? A good-bye to Harry p.48
  4. What had Fred left for Dudley? An engorgement charm p.49

Chapter 5

  1. What did Ron’s mom find while cleaning his twin brothers’ room?  Order forms for their jokester business p.54
  2. Why was Mrs. Weasley so upset while making dinner? She was still angry at the twins for leaving magic candy for Dudley and was worried that her boys would not amount to anything p.58
  3. Where did the Weasley’s, Hermione and Harry eat dinner that night? Out in the garden p.60

Chapter 6

  1. How were Ron’s older brothers getting to the Quidditch World Cup? They were teleporting or apparating p.66
  2. Who met up with the Weasley’s group at the portkey? Cedric Diggory and his father p.71
  3. Describe the portkey Harry and the others used to get to the game? A portkey; It was an old boot that everyone just had to touch. At a certain time, they were all pulled very quickly to the location of the game p.73

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Mr. Weasley want to be as Muggle-like as possible? They were on Muggle territory and didn’t want them to get suspicious p.79
  2. Why did the Irish and Bulgarian groups decorate their camps with shamrocks and pictures of Viktor Krum? They were the teams playing in the World Cup p.82
  3. Was Mr. Weasley correct in his worrying about Bertha not returning home from her vacation? Why? Yes, because she had been murdered by the orders of Lord Voldemort p.89

Chapter 8

  1. Why is Winky upset with Dobby? Because he wants to be paid for his work p.98
  2. Who sat in the Weasley party’s observation box? Fudge Cornelius, the Bulgarian minister, the Malfoy’s, Winky waiting for her master p.100
  3. Why did the referee want to remove the mascots off the field? The Bulgarian mascot was distracting to him p.110
  4. How did the game end? Ireland won by 10 points and Krum caught the Snitch p.114
  5. Why were Fred and George happy with the game? they won the bet p.116

Chapter 9

  1. What caused Harry to wake up in the middle of the night? A group of wizards had captured Muggles and had them floating in the air above them as they walked through the camp p.120
  2. Why was it dangerous for Hermione to be spotted? She has Muggle parents p.122
  3. Why did the ministry attack Harry, Ron & Hermione? They thought that one of them had conjured the Dark Mark p.130
  4. Why was everyone upset about the Dark Mark? It was Lord Voldemort and his follower’s signal that would be left if they had murdered anyone p.142

Chapter 10

  1. How did Ron distract Harry from worrying about his nightmare with Lord Voldemort? They played Quidditch p.150
  2. Why was Percy and Mr. Weasley’s office receiving Howlers? People were unhappy with the security at the World Cup, so they would send letters that screamed at them p.151
  3. Why was Ron disgusted with his dress robes? They were second hand and were frilly with lace p.156

Chapter 11

  1. Why did Mrs. Weasley get the kids off to school on her own? An emergency came up with Mad-Eye and Mr. Weasley needed to attend to it p.160
  2. Predict what is happening at Hogwarts this year that people keep dropping hints about. Listen to your child’s answer p.163
  3. How did Draco know about the events happening at Hogwarts? His dad told him p.169

Chapter 12

  1. What happened to Colin Creevey’s brother on the way from the train to Hogwarts? He fell in the lake and was pushed back into the boat by something p.179
  2. Why was Hermione upset there were house elves at Hogwarts? She knew they were not paid for their work, like slaves p.182
  3. What was the exciting event happening at Hogwarts that everyone had kept secret? There was going to be a Triwizard Tournament p.184
  4. Who's the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor? Mad-Eye Moody p.185

Chapter 13

  1. What was Draco taunting Ron about? Ron’s parents p.202
  2. What did Professor Moody do to Draco? Turn him into a white ferret p.204
  3. Why was Professor McGonagall upset with Professor Moody? He wasn’t supposed to use transfiguration spells on students p.206

Chapter 14

  1. Why were the students terrified to see a spider die? Because they saw the pain Professor Moody had already inflicted on the other spiders p.215
  2. What curse killed Harry’s parents? Avada Kedavra p.216
  3. Why did Hermione spend so much time in the library? She was creating S.P.E.W.; Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare p.224
  4. Why was Harry upset afterreading the note from Sirius? He felt he had put Sirius in danger p.226

Chapter 15

  1. Why do you think Professor Moody wanted Harry to learn the death spell? He was trying to protect Harry from Voldemort p.232
  2. How did the competing schools arrive at Hogwarts? Beauxbatons came in a flying carriage; Durmstrang arrived in a ship from a whirlpool in the lake p.246
  3. Name one characteristic Madame Maxime had that reminds you of Hagrid. She’s very tall p.243

Chapter 16

  1. Why did Ron think the girl from Beauxbatons was a veela? She could mesmerize him like the veelas at the quidditch game had p.252
  2. What was the result of Fred and George attempting to age themselves? They were thrown out of the circle and grew white beards p.260
  3. How did Hagrid feel about S.P.E.W.? He felt the elves would be unhappy being free, so he didn’t join p.265
  4. Who were the champions chosen for the tournament? Viktor Krum, the girl Ron liked from Beauxbatons, Cedric Diggory, Harry Potter p.269

Chapter 17

  1. How did Madame Maxime and Karkaroff feel about Harry being chosen to compete? That Hogwarts was cheating and being unfair p.277
  2. Why does Harry think his name was entered into the Goblet of Fire? He thought someone wanted to kill him p.283
  3. How did Ron feel when Harry was chosen to compete in the tournament? He was jealous of him p.286

Chapter 18

  1. How did the Gryffindors respond to Harry being chosen? They thought he entered himself and applauded p.288
  2. How did the rest of the school react? They weren’t impressed p.292
  3. Where did Rita Skeeter interview Harry? In the broom closet p.303
  4. Why wasn’t Harry hanging out with Ron? Ron wasn’t speaking to him p.311

Chapter 19

  1. Describe the article written by Rita Skeeter? It was about Harry, but misrepresented him and didn’t talk about the tournament p.214
  2. Why did Harry regret getting chosen for the tournament? He and Ron were fighting because of it, Rita Skeeter had written the bad article about him and everyone made fun of him p.318
  3. Why did Hagrid take Harry to see the dragons? So Harry would know what his first task was p.328
  4. Who does Sirius think is responsible for putting Harry’s name in the goblet and why? Karkaroff, because he has been a death eater in the past p.334

Chapter 20

  1. Why was Cedric suspicious when Harry told him about the dragons? He thought Harry was trying to trick him into losing p.341
  2. How did Mad-Eye Moody help Harry with the first task? He gave him an idea of how to get passed the dragon p.344
  3. Which dragon did Harry face? The Hungarian horntail p.350
  4. How did Harry defeat it? He summoned his wand, flew away to distract it, then swooped down and retrieved the golden egg p.355

Chapter 21

  1. Why was Harry worried when Rita Skeeter interviewed Hagrid? He knew she would lie about Hagrid and he could lose his job p.371
  2. Why did Hermione take Harry to the kitchens? Dobby was there p.373
  3. Why do the other house elves keep their distance from Dobby? He is untraditional from other elves since he’s free and gets paid to work p.378
  4. Why was Winky so upset? She feels she is a disgrace to her family p.381

Chapter 22

  1. Why did Harry need a dance partner for the Yule Ball? As a champion, he will open the ball with the first dance p.387
  2. Who did Harry first ask to the ball? Cho p.396
  3. Who is she going to go with? Cedric p.397

Chapter 23

  1. Why didn’t Hermione want to tell Harry and Ron who she was going to the ball with? She felt they wouldn’t believe her or would tease her p.411
  2. Why was Ron upset when Hermione went to the ball with Krum? He was jealous p.422
  3. Why was Madam Maxime upset when Hagrid assumed she was a giant? She didn’t want people to think she was a giant p.428
  4. What was the clue Cedric gave to Harry about the golden egg? To take the egg to the bath p.431

Chapter 24

  1. Why is Hagrid in hiding? Rita Skeeter wrote an article about him and he was humiliated p.437
  2. Predict how Rita Skeeter learned of Hagrid’s history. Listen to your child’s answer p.441
  3. Why did Ron think Hermione was going to get a news article published about her? Hermione made Rita Skeeter angry p.451
  4. What helped Hagrid realize he shouldn’t hide anymore? The friends went to see him, and Dumbledore told him not to give up p.453

Chapter 25

  1. How did Moaning Myrtle help Harry figure out the mystery to the egg? She watched Cedric figure it out p.462
  2. Why was Moaning Myrtle sensitive about being dead? Nobody noticed her when she was alive p.465
  3. How did Moody stop Snape from finding Harry? He accused Snape of wanting to kill Harry p.473
  4. Why do you think Moody wants to borrow the Marauder’s Map? Listen to your child’s answer p.476

Chapter 26

  1. Why was Harry so worried about the second task? He didn’t have a spell to help him breathe underwater for one-hour p.485
  2. How did Dobby know what Harry could use for the task? He overheard teachers talking about it p.491
  3. Why was Harry late and out of breath for the second task? He had woken up late and run down to the lake p.493
  4. Summarize what happened during the task. Harry swam to the depth of the lake and found four figures tied up, needing to be saved. He freed Ron, Krum came and freed Hermione, and Cedric freed Cho. The last competitor never arrived to save her younger sister, so Harry freed her and took up his two prizes to the shore. Harry got extra points for saving the little sister and came in second place for the task and tied for first place overall p.506

Chapter 27

  1. Infer what is on Karkaroff’s arm? Listen to your child’s answer; the sign of the Dark Lord p.519
  2. Why did the friends purchase socks for Dobby? Wanted to say thank you for helping Harry with the task p.520
  3. Where did Sirius take the friends to talk? A cave p.521
  4. Why does Sirius want the friends to call him Snuffles? So no one is suspicious of who he really is p.534

Chapter 28

  1. Describe Harry’s watch. It doesn’t work p.543
  2. Why was Ron mad at Harry when he learned what happens to leprechaun gold? He’s poor and Harry is rich p.545
  3. Why did Ron’s mom send a smaller Easter egg to Hermione? Mrs. Weasley had read Rita Skeeter’s article about Hermione and was disappointed in her p.549
  4. Why was Hagrid upset when he found out Harry had spoken to Krum alone? Doesn’t trust Krum p.563

Chapter 29

  1. Predict what mischief Fred and George are up to? Listen to your child’s answer p.567
  2. Give an example that shows that Harry trusts and respects Sirius? He told Sirius he would see Dumbledore when his scar hurt p.578
  3. What is Cornelius Fudge prejudiced about? Giants p.580
  4. Why did Harry go to Dumbledore’s office? He had a dream about Voldemort and his scar hurt p.580 

Chapter 30

  1. Why did Dumbledore leave Harry in his office alone? Dumbledore, Mad-Eye Moody and Fudge went to go see where Mr. Crouch had been seen p.582
  2. What did Harry see in Dumbledore’s Pensieve? Dumbledore’s memories from being in court watching Voldemort’s past supporters on trial p.586
  3. Name three people who were charged with supporting Voldemort. Ludo Bagman, Karkaroff, and Mr. Crouch’s son p.587

Chapter 31

  1. Who came to see Harry during the “family time” before the third task? Mrs. Weasley and Bill p.615
  2. What curse did Krum do on Cedric? The Crucio torture curse p.626
  3. How did Harry travel in the correct direction in the maze? He cast a spell on his wand that pointed north p.628
  4. What deal did Harry and Cedric make when they reached the cup? They would both grab the cup at the same time p.635

Chapter 32

  1. Describe the setting where Harry and Cedric traveled to. A church with a graveyard p.636
  2. What happened to Cedric upon arriving at the graveyard? He was murdered p.638
  3. What did Harry see that helped him realize it was Wormtail who had grabbed him and tied him up? He saw a finger missing on Wormtail’s hand p.639
  4. What did Wormtail sacrifice for the Dark Lord and why? His hand; to raise the Dark Lord p. 642

Chapter 33

  1. How did Voldemort call his followers? Pressed the tattoo on Wormtail’s arm p.645
  2. Who is Voldemort’s true family? His followers p.646
  3. How did Harry contribute to the Dark Lord rising? Wormtail drew blood from Harry’s arm and dripped it into the cauldron p.656
  4. Why did Voldemort arrange for Harry to come to the church? To get his blood and to fight him p.658

Chapter 34

  1. Choose a word that describes Harry during the duel with Voldemort. Why did you choose it? Brave, strong, enduring, didn’t give up p.659
  2. Who came out of Voldemort’s wand during the duel? The people Voldemort had most recently murdered; Bertha Jorkins, Frank, Cedric, and Harry’s parents p.865
  3. What action did the ghosts take to help Harry get back to Hogwarts? Surrounded Voldemort so he couldn’t see what Harry was doing p.668

Chapter 35

  1. Where did Dumbledore want Harry to be when he arrived back at the school? With him p.672
  2. Why did Moody put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire? To set Harry up to be sent to the graveyard so Voldemort could come back p.675
  3. How did Dumbledore know the real Mad-Eye Moody was being impersonated? The real Moody wouldn’t have removed Harry when Dumbledore told him to stay p.680
  4. How did Dumbledore get Barty Crouch to tell the truth about everything that had happened and what he had done? truth potion p.683

Chapter 36

  1. Why did Dumbledore want Harry to tell him everything that had happened immediately? He knew it would be less painful than to sleep and tell him later p.695
  2. Why was Dumbledore upset that Fudge had allowed the dementor’s kiss on Barty Crouch? Crouch was the only other witness to Voldemort’s rise besides Harry p.703
  3. Why doesn’t Fudge believe Harry? He’s been reading the articles written by Rita Skeeter p.705
  4. Why didn’t Harry want Ron looking at him at the end of the chapter? He was going to cry or was crying p.714

Chapter 37

  1. What shocking news did Dumbledore tell the students during the Leaving Feast? Voldemort had murdered Cedric p.722
  2. How did Rita Skeeter learn the information for her articles? She can turn into a bug and disguised herself to get close to the students p.727
  3. Who had Fred and George been writing to and why? Ludo Bagman; to get their gold back p.731
  4. What did Harry do with his prize money? Give it to Fred and George with the stipulation they had to purchase Ron some new robes p.733