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Comprehension Questions – The Chronicles of Prydain #3 The Castle of Llyr

The Castle of Llyr

by Lloyd Alexander

Grades 4-8; Genre - Fantasy; GRL W; AR pts. 7.0

When Eilonwy is put under a deep spell, Taran and his companions set out on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Yet how can a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper hope to stand against the most evil enchantress in all of Prydain?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Prince Rhun. Clumsy, kind, son of the king and queen Eilonwy is going to live with, blond hair, blue eyes, happy and carefree, naive p.1
  2. Why is Taran jealous of him? Eilonwy thinks he’s polite; he’s a prince and Taran is an assistant pig-keeper p.18

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Lord Gwydion pretending to be a cobbler in the palace? He’s undercover to protect Eilonwy and Taran p.29

Chapter 3

  1. How could Taran have communicated with Eilonwy better in this chapter? How? Listen to your child’s answer p.40

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. After the feast, Gurgi guards Eilonwy’s chamber and Taran leaves the castle to follow Magg to the harbor; Magg lights a torch and signals to a ship that’s holding Achren; Gwydion saves Taran from being spotted by Magg; Taran guards Eilonwy’s door; at breakfast, Taran couldn’t find Magg or Eilonwy p.42

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize what the King asks of Taran and why it is conflicting for Taran? To protect Prince Rhun; the prince is betrothed to Eilonwy; Taran loves Eilonwy p.59

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Taran finds the prince slept in a small, abandoned hut; they learn that a very small person practiced growth spells on a small mountain lion; something large attacks Taran p.68

Chapter 7

  1. Describe Llyan. A mountain lion as large as a horse, sleek and muscular, strong and deadly p.79
  2. Predict how the companions will escape Llyan? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. Was your prediction correct? Listen to your child’s answer
  2. How did the companions escape? Llyan fell asleep p.90

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize how the companions were able to finish the raft? Kaw distracted Llyan p.97

Chapter 10

  1. Who did the companions find in this chapter? How? Glew; they fell into a pit and became trapped; they tied to find a way to the surface p.111

Chapter 11

  1. Describe Glew. The little man from the hut that turned himself to a giant; selfish and sought fame instead of accepting who he was; trapped in the caverns; he was small when he came into the caverns but drank a portion and grew; he’s too large now to escape; trapped the companions and wants their help p.112

Chapter 12

  1. Explain what helped Taran change his mind about Prince Rhun. The prince offered his life to save the rest of them p.132
  2. How did this change Taran’s mind? It was very noble of Print Rhun to sacrifice himself for them.

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Prince Rhun climbed up the companion’s manmade ladder and escaped with the bauble; Glew opened the cavern, and the other three companions fought him; the prince came back and shined the bauble, defeating Glew p.134

Chapter 14

  1. What is the greatest secret Fflewder spoke of on page 151? The secret to thinking about others and not yourself.

Chapter 15 

  1. Why will it be difficult to free Eilonwy? She doesn’t recognize Taran and won’t want to go with him p.165

Chapter 16

  1. Explain how is Achren clever with the way she has imprisoned Eilonwy. Achren has cast an enchantment on Eilonwy to give her allegiance and forget who her friends are p.169

Chapter 17

  1. Choose a word to describe Gurgi in this chapter and explain why you chose that word. Humble; he forgave Eilonwy for hurting him p.178

Chapter 18

  1. Explain the effect the bauble has on Eilonwy. It brings back the memory of who she really is p.187

Chapter 19

  1. Why didn’t Gwydion want to kill Achren? She lost her power and is not a threat anymore; he didn’t want to kill just to get vengeance, he is merciful and kind p.197

Chapter 20

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Eilonwy wakes up and remembers everyone and what happened to her; Taran knows he must say good-bye and go back to Caer Dallben; Eilonwy said she won’t marry Prince Rhun p.199

Comprehension Questions – The Chronicles of Prydain #2 The Black Cauldron

The Black Cauldron

by Lloyd Alexander

Grades 4-8; Genre - Fantasy; 760L; AR pts. 7.0

In Prydain, a young Assistant Pig-Keeper achieves honor in a quest to destroy the evil Black Cauldron.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize this introduction. Taran is reunited with his friends; a council is held in Caer Dallben; Prince Gwydion shares what is happening; Arawn is killing innocent people to put in the Black Cauldron to raise them from the dead and become His servants; Gwydion‘s plan is to destroy the cauldron p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Ellidyr. Prince from the Northern Lands who is the youngest of his brothers without much inheritance; arrogant; only has his name and sword; prideful; disdainful towards Taran and calls him a pig-boy p.21

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Adaon. He has knowledge and experience in many areas; trustworthy; humble; kind; has dreams during the night that are symbolic and can tell the future p.42

Chapter 4

  1. Why is it a problem the cauldron has been taken? It could have been placed into different evil hands p.52

Chapter 5

  1. Why didn’t Taran and his group want to kill the huntsman? If one dies, the rest get stronger p.58

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Wystyl. Of the Fair Folk; guard at the way station; sickly; tall for a dwarf and thin with droopy facial features; wrinkled forehead; ragged clothing; not wanting to help the band p.64

Chapter 7

  1. Do you agree with Taran’s decision at the end of this chapter? Why or why not? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. Why did Adaon ask Taran to be the charger of his horse, herbs and brooch if something happened to him? He knew he was going to die p.93

Chapter 9

  1. What gave Adaon his gift of knowledge and foresight? The brooch from his fiancé; it is magical p.105

Chapter 10

  1. Describe what the companions found when they arrived at the cottage. It was empty; broken pieces of crockery; rusted weapons; heaped up and disorderly p.118
  2. Predict who is talking to the companions at the end of the chapter. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 11

  1. Was your prediction correct? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer
  2. What is one word you would use to describe the three women in this chapter? Witches; magical; etc. p.120

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize this chapter. The women know Dallben and have the black cauldron; they won’t give it to the companions p.129

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize how the companions found the cauldron. Gurgi went into the hen house to get straw to sleep in for the night and found it under the straw p.144

Chapter 14

  1. Predict how the companions get the cauldron. Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 15

  1. What does the word “sacrifice” mean? a loss or something you give up, usually for the sake of a better cause.
  2. Why were Taran’s friends willing to sacrifice their most precious items? So, he wouldn’t have to give up the brooch p.162

Chapter 16

  1. Describe how Taran is feeling trying to get the cauldron to Caer Dallben. Frustrated, tired, hopeless p.173

Chapter 17

  1. Explain why Ellidyr attacked Taran? He sees Taran as a threat and doesn’t believe he’ll keep his word p.193

Chapter 18

  1. Summarize this chapter. King Morgant finds Taran and his companions and takes them to his camp; they find Ellidyr tied and beat up; Morgant binds the companions; they are now his prisoners p.195

Chapter 19

  1. Describe King Morgant. Evil; pretended to heed Gwydion’s command to get the cauldron for his own doing p.207
  2. Summarize Taran and Ellidyr’s conversation at the end of this chapter. Ellidyr realizes the black beast over him and admits it to Taran; he apologizes and explains he wouldn’t have used the cauldron for evil; Taran believes him p.216

Chapter 20

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Doli is invisible and unties the companions; Ellidyr runs to the cauldron and jumps in, sacrificing himself to destroy it; King Smoit rides in and kills the king; Gwydion also arrives; King Morgant, Ellidyr and King Smoit’s men are all buried and honored; Taran and his companions return to Caer Dallben p.217

Comprehension Questions – (Fairly) True Tales Series Grump The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Grump

The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

by Liesl Shurtliff

Grades 3-7; Genre - Fables/Fairy Tales; GRL O; AR pts. 10.0

Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Borlen and his background. A dwarf; born underground, but close to The Surface; ate common rocks and minerals instead of gems; named Borlen after the rocks surrounding the area he was born; fearful of going deeper underground and desires to go to The Surface, but his parents don’t want him to p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. Borlen’s mother took him to the nursery mines and asked other dwarflings to play with him; one crew did, but they bossed him around; Borlen found a baby bat and took care of it; they explored the caverns looking for a tunnel to the surface; Borlen’s parents signed him up for a crew because he kept trying to escape to The Surface p.10

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the ceremony Borlen and the other dwarflings went through in this chapter. They lined up, received an axe, used the axe to mine their Fate Stone and were given a crew to work with

Chapter 4

  1. How did Rudger treat Borlen and Gilpin? He was mean and teased them p.45

Chapter 5

  1. How is Gilpin a good friend to Borlen? He made him a bed, smiled at him p.56

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize how Borlen made it to The Surface? The crew found they were digging close to The Surface; Borlen suggested he continue digging there while the rest of them dug deeper; Borlen secretly dug upward until he broke through p.63

Chapter 7

  1. Describe how Borlen got in trouble in this chapter. He enjoyed being on The Surface and ran and fell, causing two human children to see him, they chased him, and he got away, the queen came in a carriage and was wearing a ruby on her forehead, Borlen followed the queen into the castle p.73

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize this chapter. Borlen watches as the queen and her advisor talk about the kingdom and her plans; she finds out her advisor betrays her so she turns him into a weasel; she looks into her mirror and sees Borlen p.78

Chapter 9

  1. Using descriptive words, compare the queen in chapters 8 and 9. 8: mean, harsh, impatient.

9: kind, warm, friendly p.85

Chapter 10

  1. How did the queen convince Borlen to stay above ground? He’s not happy underground and he’s valued on The Surface p.102

Chapter 11

  1. How did the queen trick Borlen? She cried and acted sad until he offered to let her use his mirror p.109

Chapter 12

  1. Is the queen a good person? Why, or why not? No, she throws innocent girls into the dungeons and planted a poisonous apple tree; she’s manipulative p.115

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize what happened at the ball. Borlen sat next to the queen in Snow White’s seat; Borlen received rubies as gifts and ate them all feeling euphoric; he sang then started to tell the queen about humans who grab dwarves by the beard; he spies on Snow White; Borlen told the queen Snow White is the prettiest human he’d ever seen p.120

Chapter 14

  1. Why is Borlen horrified at the end of this chapter? The queen grabbed him by the beard and now he’s bound to do everything she commands p.135

Chapter 15

  1. Why is Borlen nervous Snow White is in the tunnel?  A human inside the dwarf caverns will make the other dwarves unhappy and scared p.146

Chapter 16

  1. Summarize this chapter. Snow White wanders to the dwarves sleeping quarters and Borlen follows; he looks in the mirror and sees the huntsman giving the queen the boar heart; Snow White and Borlen fall asleep p.147

Chapter 17

  1. How did the dwarves find themselves on The Surface? Snow hit the ceiling of the cave with the axe and it was starting to collapse, so they escaped to The Surface p.159

Chapter 18

  1. Why did the dwarves decide to let Snow and Borlen stay with them? They had compassion on Snow; didn’t know how to get back into the caverns and now Snow knew where the caverns were p.169

Chapter 19

  1. Describe the evening with Snow White. She was bossy regarding the cottage and food; she didn’t like food that was prepared so Borlen went to find her some; she still didn’t like the food; she took their beds, and they slept on the floor p.173

Chapter 20

  1. Why didn’t Borlen want the ruby Snow White offered him? The queen had used rubies to get him to do what she wanted, and he didn’t want to be manipulated again p.196

Chapter 21

  1. Describe how Snow White is a good friend. She’s kind; likes Borlen for who he is; a good listener; ready to give her life for Borlen; is humble p.202

Chapter 22

  1. Was it wise for Borlen to not tell the prince or Snow White about each other? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.211
  2. Predict what you think will happen now that the queen sees Borlen in the mirror. Listen to your child’s answer p.219

Chapter 23

  1. Summarize this chapter. Borlen’s stone showed the queen where Snow was; Snow was sick and Borlen tried to help her feel better; they played a game and the queen disguised as an old woman arrived at the cottage p.30

Chapter 24

  1. Explain why Borlen’s heart was “in the deepest depths of despair“. He felt at fault for killing Snow White p.232
  2. Do you agree with him? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 25

  1. Summarize this chapter. Borlen lived in a cavern by himself during the winter; taking care of Leaf kept Borlen alive; someone left gems for Borlen; the trolls escaped the queen and found him, bringing him his fate stone p.234

Chapter 26

  1. Predict Borlen’s plan. Listen to your child’s answer; ask about the queen and what new beginnings might happen for Borlen p.249

Chapter 27

  1. How did Borlen find the prince and convince him to help him? A young maiden grabbed him by the beard and commanded her take a message to Florian; people then told him where to find him; Borlen told Florian someone brave and strong needed to help Snow White and that she spoke highly of him p.256

Chapter 28

  1. Describe Florian. He’s a prince, is a good friend to Snow White, wants to be brave and courageous, but is afraid; his father banished him from home since he’s not very brave; is a worrier
  2. Do you think Snow will wake up now that Florian kissed her? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 29

  1. Why is Florian surprised when Snow woke up? She was grumpy and hungry; she didn’t seem pleased at all p.272

Chapter 30

  1. How did Borlen save Snow White? The ruby he threw at the apple is what kept her alive when she bit into the apple; it was his idea to make the queen turn herself into a rat p.284

Epilogue

  1. What did you like about this story. Explain.  Listen to your child’s answer

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls #12 In the Game

In the Game

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Kate loves to fly in Never Land and play soccer in the human world. She accidentally takes a flying leap during soccer practice and is tempted to use fairy dust in her everyday life with the help of mischievous fast-flyer Vidia.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What character will be the main focus of this story? How do you know? Kate; the author is telling the story from her perspective; she’s on the front picture of the book p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Kate hesitant about playing keeper during the game? She still had fairy dust on her when she made the save and knows she can’t fly up again like that p.15
  2. Is it cheating if Kate uses fairy dust during her soccer game? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 3

  1. Why isn’t Kate friendly to Vidia? Vidia is selfish and isn’t a good friend p.27

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Lainey is dog sitting and the dog ran away; Kate found him on a roof; His bark is silent and he started floating when he jumped off the roof p.30

Chapter 5

  1. Should Kate go get more fairy dust? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Explain how Kate was able to get fairy dust. Vidia came through the portal and made a deal with her, she'll give her fairy dust if she races her p.56

Chapter 7

  1. How did Kate feel when she realized she was thinking about cheating? It explained why she’d been feeling bad all morning and she felt better now that she had told her friends p.72

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize this chapter. Vidia was mad Kate didn’t race her; she went to find Kate and came upon the other girls and Rascal; Rascal saw her and chased her p.80

Chapter 9

  1. What decision did Kate make in this chapter? To use her fairy dust to catch Rascal instead of the soccer ball p.96

Chapter 10

  1. What did Vidia learn in this story? She was better off in Pixie Hollow where things are slow and she can be fast p.102

Comprehension Questions – #11 Into the Waves

Into the Waves

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Lainey's fondest dream has come true. Her parents finally let her get a pet, a goldfish. But bringing her new little friend to Never Land might turn out to be a big mistake.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction of this story. Lainey saved her money and bought a goldfish; she took her fish to Pixie Hollow so Fawn could find out what makes him happy p.1

Chapter 2

  1. What happened in this chapter? Rani, a water-talent fairy saw Sunny and let him free p.23

Chapter 3

  1. What plan did the girls come up with to find Sunny? Fawn will talk to other fish, Rani will swim trying to find him, the girls will be in the raft looking for him p.28

Chapter 4

  1. Why is it going to be challenging finding Sunny in the Wough River? It’s so big and splits into two different rivers p.44

Chapter 5

  1. Why is the Sunken Forest dangerous? The creatures are not friendly, its dismal, can lose sense of direction p.50

Chapter 6

  1. Do you recognize the crocodile? It’s the crocodile that swallowed the clock in Peter Pan p.62
  2. How did Mia scare it away? She hit it with her paddle p.65

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. The girls made it out of the swamp, Gabby brought cookies to eat for dinner; they tried to sleep; Peter came to visit and made a fire; he told them stories and in the morning their cookies were gone but Peter left coconuts and fairy dust for them p.67

Chapter 8

  1. Why didn’t Gabby fly when the raft went over the waterfall? She was scared stiff p.94
  2. Have you ever been so scared that you were frozen stiff? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. What happened to Gabby? When everyone jumped out of the raft, it floated in the air because of the fairy dust; she was ok p.96
  2. Predict how Sunny got to be so large. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 10

  1. How did Sunny get so big? Was your prediction correct? He had eaten lots of food; magic p.105
  2. Why did Lainey ask the mermaid to take care of Sunny? Sunny was too big to take home p.107

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls #9 Before the Bell

Before the Bell

Kiki Thorpe

Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

It is the first day of school, and Gabby can't wait to tell the fairies about it. She even met a new friend who loves fairies as much as she does. But then a fairy goes missing in Gabby's new classroom.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What’s special about a story-talent fairy? When they tell a story, the listeners feel like they are actually in it p.12
  2. Why is Gabby excited to start school? It’s new and exciting for her p.13

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Gabby think first grade was off to a good start? Spinner the story-talent sparrow snuck into her backpack and Gabby found him p.24

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the things Spinner experienced in school that first day. Classroom, teacher, students, bookcases of books, using a crayon and pencil p.26

Chapter 4

  1. Why did Gabby regret telling Lizzie about Spinner? Lizzie was selfish and wanted to keep holding him; Lizzie spoke loudly about him and Gabby was worried the secret would be out p.42

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Spinner want to get to the bookcase? He loved stories; he’s a story-telling talent and wants more stories to tell p.46

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Spinner pulls books off the shelves and reads them; he senses danger but doesn’t listen and is smashed in a book when someone closes it p.53

Chapter 7

  1. Why weren’t the girls able to find Spinner and why do you think Glorinda is in Gabby’s backpack? He’s been taken; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. How could Spinner grant Lizzie’s wish to become a fairy? Tell her a story and through his magic, she’ll be the one in the story p.87

Chapter 9

  1. How did Spinner teach Lizzie that taking him was wrong? Through the story he told; she could feel what Spinner felt p.101

Chapter 10

  1. Do you agree that Gabby should be friends with Lizzie after what happened? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls #8 Far from Shore

Far from Shore

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

The Never Girls have heard about a boy who lives in Never Land, a legendary boy named Peter Pan who brings adventure wherever he goes. Kate can't wait to meet him, but Tinker Bell knows Peter is also good at causing trouble.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Which character is this story about? How do you know? Kate; the author is telling it from her perspective p.1
  2. Describe Kate. Likes sports; doesn’t like to wear dresses or do crafts; likes excitement; doesn’t give up easily p.4

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. Tink took the girls to meet Peter; along the way she remembered times they spent together; Kate saw Peter and a panther facing off and the panther won p.14

Chapter 3

  1. How did Kate help Mia feel comfortable flying? She held her hand, encouraged her and said she wouldn’t let go p.38
  2. Was Kate reliable in this chapter? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer; no, she left Mia alone in the air and she fell p.41

Chapter 4

  1. Cost a word to describe Mia at the beginning of this chapter. Explain why you chose that word. Listen to your child’s answer p.45
  2. How did Kate act at the end of this chapter? Have you ever been in a situation where a friend is acting like her? Explain. How did it make you feel? How could you avoid making others feel that way? Listen to your child’s answers

Chapter 5

  1. How was Kate a god and bad friend in this chapter? She helped Gabby want to go into the cave; she took the sword away from her before she was finished with it p.55

Chapter 6

  1. What decision did Kate make in this chapter and how did it affect her friends? To go with Peter to the ghost ship; her friends would have to wait for her to come back; they may worry about her p.75

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Tink stop hanging around Peter? She loved to tinker more than hanging out with him p.81

Chapter 8

  1. What trouble did Kate find herself in? She stayed with Peter on the ship and fell asleep; she woke up with the so going out to sea and Peter was gone p.99

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Kate decide to head back to Pixie Hollow? She was tired of excitement p.104
  2. Was she angry at Peter? Why, or why not? No; she realized he doesn’t understand p.105

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize the conclusion of this story. Kate and Tink and their friends were glad to see each other; Kate realized she just wanted to go home p.108

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls #7 A Pinch of Magic

A Pinch of Magic

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 2.0

Baking-talent fairy Dulcie helps Mia make treats for a neighborhood bake sale but must return to Never Land before they are done, and Mia may not be able to finish without her help.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to the story. The girls are walking home from swimming and stop for ice cream; they see a block party sign for a family whose house burned down; Mia is nervous because she signed up to help with the bake sale but can’t bake; some twins want to compete and made a bet with Mia p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Dulce’s cakes burn? She was distracted by the fish p.20

Chapter 3

  1. Describe how Mia felt when her cookies didn’t turn out? Like she wanted to quit p.32
  2. Do you agree that she should? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer
  3. Have you ever tried to do something and it didn’t work out? What was it and what did you do? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. What convinced Dulcie to go back home with the girls? Lily could sleep in her bed while her house was getting fixed up p.42

Chapter 5

  1. Why did shopping make Dulcie tired? She was curious and explored everywhere p.58

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Mia feel like she needed to rush over to her neighbor’s? To apologize for Dulcie taking her pansies out of her garden p.73
  2. Explain if you think that was necessary or not. Yes, because Dulcie couldn’t apologize, Mia needed to; it’s better to just hurry and take care of business than wait and forget about it p.76
  3. Choose a word to describe Mia in this situation. Responsible; honest; determined 

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Dulcie couldn’t sleep so went downstairs; she used the cookie cutters to cut the cake into shapes; she remembered Lily needed her and packed up her suitcase and left thinking Mia could handle the bake sale alone p.79
  2. Predict what will happen at the bake sale. Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 8

  1. How did the girls problem solve in this chapter? They figured out how to melt the butter with a hair dryer and made the frosting creamy p.94

Chapter 9

  1. How did Mia problem solve when the table broke? She picked up her cake platters and walked around selling them p.106

Chapter 10

  1. What object did the fairies use for Lily’s house? A pumpkin p.114
  2. What did Dulcie do with the insides of the pumpkin? Make yummy treats p.115

Comprehension Questions – Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

by Gail Carson Levine

Grades 4-7; Genre - Fantasy; GRL U; AR pts. 8.0

In this novel based on Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What’s Ella’s curse and why can’t she get cured of it? To be obedient to commands; the fairy that cast it on her won’t remove it and she’s the only one who can p.3

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Char. The prince; friendly; smart; curly hair; polite; kind; sense of humor p.10
  2. Describe Ella and her father’s relationship. He likes formality, Ella doesn’t; he didn’t want her around and be in the way; she doesn’t want to be near him and was always glad when he was away p.10

Chapter 3

  1. Summarize this chapter. There was a wake for Ella’s mother’s death; Dane Olga and her daughters came to pay their respects; Ella gave her daughters a tour and invited them to eat; Ella learned that Mandy was her fairy godmother p.16

Chapter 4

  1. What did Ella learn about fairies in this chapter? They don’t like to do magic in front of people; people only like the idea of fairies; they shouldn’t do big magic, it could have bad consequences; she’s of the Friends of Fairies line p.24
  2. Why is Ella and her father uncomfortable around each other? They don’t know each other very well; they haven’t spent a lot of time together p.30

Chapter 5

  1. What warning did Mandy give Ella in this chapter? To make sure her father never learns of the curse p.37

Chapter 6

  1. What danger is Ella and the little gnome in? The ogre commanded her to bring the child to him and he will hurt them p.44

Chapter 7

  1. How did Hattie figure out the curse on Ella? She and Olive were fighting over Ella’s necklace, and she saw Ella’s predicament of sharing it when she didn’t want to p.51

Chapter 8

  1. Describe the book Mandy gave Ella. It’s magic; shows scenes of what’s happening in real life; if someone else looks at it, it’s a boring book p.57

Chapter 9

  1. List three things that happened to Ella on her first day at finishing school. They arrived being chased by ogres; she hadn’t eaten for three days; the girls were all embroidering but Ella had never touched a needle; she met a friend named Areida and learned her language; the Sewing Mistress got angry at her for not sewing and sent her to her room without supper and breakfast the next morning p.60

Chapter 10

  1. Why did Ella thrive in each subject except penmanship? The mistresses of each subject would order her what to do except in penmanship p.72

Chapter 11

  1. What unfair command did Hattie give Ella? To end her friendship with Areida p.80
  2. Why is it unfair? Areida is Ella’s only real friend and comfort

Chapter 12

  1. What’s Hattie’s weakness? She wears a wig p.83
  2. What decision did Ella make that night? To leave finishing school and hopefully find Lucinda, the fairy who gave her the curse p.86

Chapter 13

  1. Who helped Ella in her journey? The elves p.90
  2. Describe Ella’s visit with the elves. They were kind to her and saw who she really was; she showed them her fairy book and they showed her some treasures; they gave her the wolf treasure, put her on a pony with food and sent her on her way p.91

Chapter 14

  1. How did Ella stop the ogres from eating her? She used their language on them and soothed them to sleep p.102

Chapter 15

  1. How did Ella and Char help each other in this chapter? He and his knights saved her from getting eaten by the ogres and she helped tame them so the soldiers wouldn’t get hurt p.103

Chapter 16

  1. Why is Ella excited to make it to the wedding on time? Lucinda will still be there to hopefully break her curse p.117

Chapter 17

  1. List two ways Ella knew she had seen Lucinda at the party. Her tiny feet; she bestowed a gift the giants didn’t look happy about; she disappeared and reappeared in front of people p.121

Chapter 18

  1. What command did Lucinda give to change Ella’s attitude? To be happy with her gift, so now she’s ecstatic to obey p.127
  2. What’s Ella’s father going to do with her? Marry her off so he can be rich again p.129

Chapter 19

  1. What snapped Ella out of being happy to obey? Mandy commanded her not to be p.140
  2. Why is Ella’s father marrying Dame Olga? The Earl lost much of his wealth in a fire so he is marrying Dame Olga for her money p.141

Chapter 20

  1. Do you agree or disagree that Lucinda’s gift was actually positive? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p147

Chapter 21

  1. Summarize this chapter. Char and Ella spent the evening together exploring the castle, dancing and sliding down the stair rail p.148
  2. Why would Hattie make Ella pay? She’s jealous Ella spent time and had fun with the prince p.156

Chapter 22

  1. How did the fairy book help Ella? It showed a journal entry from Char so she knew what he was thinking p.160

Chapter 23

  1. List two ways this story parallels Cinderella? Ella was sent to her room so she couldn’t see the prince; she became a servant to her stepmother and sisters; she had to cook and scrub the floor

Chapter 24

  1. Why are Char and Ella writing to each other in this chapter? Char has gone to Ayorthaian to live for a year p.172
  2. What did Char tell Ella in his letters? His strengths, weaknesses, that he loves her and wants to marry her p.173

Chapter 25

  1. What helped Lucinda learn her gifts were horrible? Having to be obedient and be a squirrel p.193

Chapter 26

  1. Why couldn’t Lucinda take back Ella’s curse? She renounced big magic p.196
  2. How did Lucinda help Ella in this chapter? She provided a coach with footmen and horses to go to the ball; gave her a necklace and tiara p.203

Chapter 27

  1. What’s the purpose of Ella going to the balls? To see and hear Char p.207
  2. What did Ella do that caught his attention? She spoke in Ayorthaian and sang with him; she was familiar to him p.208

Chapter 28

  1. Why has Char promised to never marry? He was so hurt by Ella p.219

Chapter 29

  1. How did Ella break the curse? Her determination to protect Char and her country; she loved them enough p.228

Epilogue 

  1. What did you like about the ending of this story? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls #6 The Woods Beyond

The Woods Beyond

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 2.0

Lainey's bad day turns worse when Prilla the fairy calls her clumsy, but while walking in the woods of Never Land, Lainey discovers the hideout of the Lost Boys and makes some new friends.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Who is the main character is this story? Lainey p.1
  2. Describe her. Wears glasses; loves animals but isn’t allowed any of her own pets; leaves food out for the neighborhood dogs; takes swim lessons p.1

Chapter 2

  1. What’s similar about Prilla and Lainey’s day so far. They’re both having really bad days p.16
  2. How did Prilla hurt Lainey’s feelings? Yelled at her and called her a Clumsy p.30

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the home. In a tree, toad stool chairs; furniture made from tree roots; wash basin made from tortoise shell; hearth; spring water came in from a hole p.39
  2. Who lives in the home? The Lost Boys p.42

Chapter 4

  1. How did the boys respond to meeting Lainey? They had never seen a girl before; they were surprised p.47

Chapter 5

  1. What clue did Gabby find to help them know where Lainey is? Her deer harness is missing p.59

Chapter 6

  1. How did the boys and Lainey mislead each other in this chapter? She told them she could speak rhinoceros and they didn’t tell her they could fly with fairy dust p.67

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Lainey decide she wasn’t going back home? With the boys she was confident and felt good about herself p.84

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize this chapter. Lainey’s friends were looking for her in the woods; they were remembering the good things about Lainey and wished she was with them p.88

Chapter 9

  1. How did the friends find Lainey? They were traveling through the forest, Lainey and the boys thought the girls were pirates and jumped out to ambush them p.105

Chapter 10

  1. Why did Prilla visit the boy? To give him the best day ever p.116