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Comprehension Questions – #15 Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

by Barbara Park

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

It's almost the end of the year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! The whole class is very excited...except Junie B. Jones. 'Cause farms have scary ponies, that's why. And scary roosters, too. Will Junie B. find anything good at this place? Or will this turn out to be the "worstest" field trip ever?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did Junie B. want the classroom number she was going to be in the next year? So her mom would know where to take her p.3
  2. Why did Junie B. feel sickish when her teacher told her she was going to be in first grade? She didn’t want to be with the other first graders since they’re bullies to her p.4
  3. Where were the children going on an end-of-the-year field trip? To a farm p.7

Chapter 2

  1. Why doesn’t Junie B. like farms? They’re dangerous because of the ponies p.10
  2. Why did Junie B.’s dad go to his room for a time-out? He was laughing at Junie B. instead of helping Junie B.’s mom explain that ponies don’t hurt people 11
  3. What was Junie B. more scared of than ponies? Roosters p.15

Chapter 3

  1. What animal did Lucille draw and was that a farm animal? A flamingo; no p.21
  2. What kind of farm was Paul hoping the class was going to? A catfish farm p.22
  3. What did Junie B. draw? A tree fallen on top of a rooster p.24

Chapter 4

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want to buy clothes for the farm and learn how to use the camera her mom got her? She said she was going to get a fever the day of the field trip; she didn’t want to go on the field trip p.27
  2. Why did Junie B. still have to go to school when she said she had a fever? Her mom took her temperature and it was fine p.29
  3. According to Jim, why do farmers wear hats? To protect their heads from chickens pecking them and making them nubs p.34

Chapter 5

  1. What was Junie B. hoping would happen when she hid behind her backpack? That Mrs. wouldn’t see her, and she’d get to stay on the bus during the field trip p.38
  2. Who told Mrs. Junie B. was hiding on the bus? Jim p.40
  3. Why did Junie B. get shivers on her arms when she saw Farmer Flores wearing a hat? She knew he must be wearing the hat to protect his head from the roosters on his farm p.43

Chapter 6

  1. How did the farmer convince Junie B. to get off the bus? She became his helper and one of the jobs was to keep the other children in order p.45
  2. List three animals Junie B. saw at the farm? Have your child list two of the following: Cows, sheep, horses, ponies, pigs and goats p.49
  3. What did Junie B. throw away and why? Her camera since she was finished taking pictures and her mom said it was a throw away camera p.53

Chapter 7

  1. Where did Junie B. wait while the other children went into the henhouse? Outside the fence p.58
  2. What did Famer Flores give to Junie B.? a baby chick p.61
  3. What was Spike going to become? A rooster p.63

Chapter 8

  1. Why was Junie B. confused in this chapter? She liked Spike, but hated roosters and Spike was going to become a rooster p.64
  2. What convinced Junie B. that she didn’t need to be scared of roosters anymore? Farmer Flores took off his hat and she saw that his head wasn’t a nub p.65

Comprehension Questions – The Littles Have a Wedding

The Littles Have a Wedding

by John Peterson

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Meet the Littles, a family like any other but with a few tiny differences! They live in the walls of the Bigg family house where they get everything they need. In return they make sure the Bigg house is always in good repair. When Dinky comes home from his latest adventure, he's not alone. Della came back with him and they're going to be married! But a tiny person wedding takes a huge amount of preparation. The Littles need to get everything ready and travel to a neighboring house by the next day. Will they be ready in time?

Comprehension Questions (by Steve)

Chapter 1

  1. What were the Littles pulling onto the roof? A pair of black binoculars.  Pg 6.
  2. Who were they looking for? Cousin Dinky. Pg. 8.
  3. What was the smoke from? The Fine’s house was on fire. Pg 11.
  4. What happened after the Fines were rescued? The glider caught on fire and crashed. Pg 14.

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Uncle Pete think Dinky didn’t have a girl friend? Too busy adventuring. Pg 17.
  2. What was the only thing wrong with the Fine’s apartment? Smelled of smoke. Pg21.
  3. How did Dinky tell the great news? By a song on his guitar. Pg. 23.
  4. Did Della want Dinky to stop flying? No, she loved adventure. Pg. 26.

Chapter 3

  1. What was Tom and Lucy looking for in the jewelry box? An old watch. Pg. 29.
  2. Why did they want the watch? There were 21 rubies inside for a ring. Pg. 30.
  3. What was good about the rubies? They are hard, last forever. Pg. 31.

Chapter 4

  1. What was Granny Little making for Della? Her wedding dress. Pg. 33.
  2. What were the 2 kinds of weddings that tiny people had? Church and house wedding. Pg. 34.
  3. Why were weddings important to tiny people? They met new people. Pg. 35.

Chapter 5

  1. What caused Dinky to crash when coming back to the Littles? Henry’s balloons. Pg. 39.
  2. Where did he crash? Into a lilac bush. Pg. 40.
  3. What was Dinky’s good news? He found a place for the wedding. Pg. 41.

Chapter 6

  1. What did Mrs. Bigg have for dinner? Chinese food. Pg. 42.
  2. What was the problem with the wedding? Too soon; they had to leave right away. Pg. 43.
  3. Why did Uncle Pete think the Fortune Cooky was a sign? It said don’t rush! Pg. 47.

Chapter 7

  1. Why were the men worried about Granny going to the wedding? Unable to walk. Pg. 49.
  2. What was Tom’s idea? Tie a chair to Henry’s balloon for Granny. Pg. 49.
  3. How did Granny fix Lucy’s dress? With a blue ribbon. Pg. 51.
  4. What did Uncle Pete give Della for a present? A stamp of George Washington. Pg. 52.

Chapter 8

  1. What did they use for weights in the baskets? Henry’s marbles. Pg. 53.
  2. What was Lucy’s weapon? A pepper shaker. Pg. 56.
  3. Why didn’t Granny carry a weapon? Just extra weight; never used one. Pg. 56.
  4. What made them sneeze? The pollen from the hollyhock. Pg. 57.

Chapter 9

  1. Where were the cats when they got to the Long’s house? In front of the secret door. Pg. 59.
  2. Why would the balloon not float away? It was tied to a bush. Pg. 61.
  3. What did they bop the cats with? Marbles. Pg. 65.
  4. What happened to the string? The string broke. Pg. 66.

Chapter 10

  1. What did Mr. Button do when his wife talked? He never let her finish. Pg. 70.
  2. What did the Buttons think of baby Betsy? She was adorable. Pg. 72.
  3. Who saved Tom and Dinky? Hildy, the cat. Pg. 74.

Chapter 11

  1. Where were Della and Dinky to stand? Close to the big people getting married. Pg. 76.
  2. Why were they supposed to be close? Custom and to hear the minister’s words. Pg. 77.

Chapter 12

  1. What was in the doors and windows of the clock-house? Wooden dolls. Pg. 81.
  2. How did Mr. Button know they wouldn’t be noticed in the clock? He had done it before. Pg. 82.
  3. What did the minister do to the clock? Touch the statues. Pg. 86.

Chapter 13

  1. What did Tom use to stick on the ruby? White glue. Pg. 88.

Chapter 14

  1. Where was Tom and Lucy when the wedding started? Fixing the ruby wedding ring. Pg. 92.
  2. What did the tiny people do when the big people got married?  The same things. Pg. 93.
  3. What happened as the minister finished the ceremony? The clock bells rang. Pg. 94.

Comprehension Questions – #10 Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal

Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal

by Barbara Park

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Lucille is having a slumber party - at her richie nanna's big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be a dream come true! 'Cause what could possibly go wrong?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Lucille’s nanna. She’s very rich; she owns a gold Cadillac and drives Lucille to school every day; she has a huge house with lots of rooms and Lucille’s family lives with her p.2
  2. How did Lucille feel about Junie B. calling her nanna, Nanna? She was very upset p.6
  3. How did Junie B. make Lucille’s nana laugh? Nanna thought the things Junie B. said were darling p.6

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Lucille upset at Junie B. and Grace? She was trying to convince her nanna to be her a white poodle when Junie B. and Grace climbed in the back of the car p.11
  2. What was Junie B.’s idea to help Lucille get the poodle? Junie B. and Grace could sleep over and help beg for the poodle p.13

Chapter 3

  1. How did Junie B. get invited to sleepover? Lucille’s nanna called Junie B.’s mom p.16
  2. List three rules Junie B. needs to follow to spend the night at Lucille’s. No running, no jumping, no shouting, no squealing, no hollering, no snooping, no spying, no arguing, no fighting, no cheating at games, no talking back to the nanna, no breaking other people’s toys, no grumping, no crying, no fibbing, no tickling people when they say no, no staying up late, and absolutely no head-butting p.20

Chapter 4

  1. List two things Junie B. packed by herself for Lucille’s. Slippers, pajamas, pillow, bathrobe, blanket, sheets, stuffed elephant name Philip Johnny Bob, and a small throw rug p.22
  2. Why was Junie B. so energetic and excited when Lucille’s nanna arrived to pick her up? She’d been sitting and waiting all day instead of using her energy p.28
  3. Who was in the car with Lucille's nanna? Lucille and Grace p.29

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Lucille’s nanna say no as Junie B. and Grace asked her to get a poodle for Lucille? Her nanna’s allergic to dogs p.32
  2. Name one room in Lucille’s home you would enjoy having in your own and why? Have your child name a room and explain why. Here are the rooms: living room, dining room, kitchen, big giant patio, daddy’s office, mother’s office, family room, pool room to play pool, outside pool to swim and sit in the hot tub, the library, the gym, Nanna’s room, mother and daddy’s room, fancy gold bathroom with the Jacuzzi, brother’s room, Lucille’s bedroom, and a whole bunch of guest rooms p.35
  3. Why couldn’t Junie B. and Grace play with Lucille’s stuffed animals or sit on her bed? They were just for show p.37

Chapter 6

  1. How did Nanna react after Junie B. broke a crystal glass, dropped her Frank on the white tablecloth from Ireland, and spilled chocolate ice cream on her chair cushion? She sighed and said, “you’re a bit of a bull in a China shop, aren’t you dear?”, she patted her hand and then said, “quite all right” p.47
  2. What bed did the girls jump on? The guest room bed that made for tall people p.53
  3. Describe what happened when the girls had a pillow fight on the bed? Junie B.’s pillow ripped open and feathers exploded out of it, then Nanna walked in the room and put her face in the pillow p.57

Chapter 7

  1. What did Lucille do when Nanna said, “I don’t want to hear one more peep out of you”? she started saying “peep” over and over p.62
  2. How did Nanna react? She opened the door to the bedroom and yelled, “SILENCE!” p.63
  3. How did Junie B. feel about Nanna now? She was scared of her p.63

Chapter 8

  1. What word would you use to describe Junie B. as she decided she didn’t want to eat anything since she might break or ruin more things? Responsible, thoughtful, careful, etc. p.68
  2. Why was Junie B. relieved to feel her normal back seat material instead of the soft material in the nanna’s car? She didn’t have to be as careful and she could relax p.69
  3. What helped Junie B. realize that she loved her own nanna just perfect? She can be herself around her own nanna, is comfortable, and doesn’t have to worry about breaking things or making her mad p.71

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries The Missing Mummy

The Missing Mummy

By Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

It’s Mummy Monday at the museum, and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are going to see a new Egyptian exhibit. It features a child mummy in an actual tomb! But then the mummy is stolen and the tomb robbed of its treasure. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unravel the mystery and return the mummy to its rightful resting place?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did the kids want to go to the museum? All week long they were having programs that looked fun p.2
  2. How did the kids earn money for the programs? They helped clean out Josh’s barn and his dad paid them p.3
  3. What’s the exhibit at the museum the kids went to? An Egyptian exhibit with mummies p.5

Chapter 2

  1. What’s an ancient Egyptian coffin called? A Sarcophagus p.11
  2. What’s each mummy wrapped in? strips of linen cloth p.13
  3. Where did Ruth Rose find the missing mummy? In the girl’s restroom p.16

Chapter 3

  1. Describe what the kids thought the mummy snatcher might have done to get away? She might have disguised herself after taking the mummy in the restroom p.20
  2. Where did the kids go to look for the lady who took the mummy? Back into the tomb p.22
  3. Why are the kids trapped inside the tomb? While they were in there, the tomb entrance closed p.24

Chapter 4

  1. Describe what it was like for the kids when they were locked inside the tomb? Cold, creepy, quiet p.27
  2. What did the kids do to get more comfortable after sitting on the gravel/ground? Ruth Rose found carpet squares in a closet, so they spread them out in the closet and laid on them p.29
  3. What woke up the kids while they were sleeping in the closet? A huge blast that shook the closet p.30

Chapter 5

  1. Who appeared after the blast and what were they doing? two thieves; stealing the treasure p.33
  2. How did the thieves get into the tomb? They blew a hole into the building from outside p.35
  3. Who came by Dink’s house the next day and why? Officers Peters and Washington; to ask the kids questions about the thieves p.38

Chapter 6

  1. Why did the kids want to go back to the museum? It was Tyrannosaurus rex Tuesday p.43
  2. Why did the kids go sit at the back of the museum? They were early, it was hot, and they wanted to sit in the shade p.44
  3. What did Josh smell when the thieves broke into the museum? French fries p.51

Chapter 7

  1. Why did the kids decide to go check out Aunt Freda’s Fabulous Fries? Because Josh had smelled French fries during the theft, there might be a connection p.56
  2. Describe what the kids discovered at the restaurant? A woman with short hair works there; Ruth Rose realized she has short dark hair like the woman who came out of the restroom; Dink realized she walked like one of the thieves; Josh realized she smells like French fries p.62

Chapter 8

  1. How did the kids get the opportunity to go into the kitchen and look around? Ruth Rose told Aunt Freda that Dink wanted to know how to make her French fries p.63
  2. What evidence did the kids find in the kitchen? They saw a black gym bag and a black jacket that’s short enough to see a white line of an apron underneath; Josh found a pebble like the gravel in the tomb p.66

Chapter 9

  1. Explain Dink’s dream? He was trapped in the tomb alone and the mummies came toward him, he felt a cold hand on his shoulder and the mummy’s linen strips were wrapping around him p.69
  2. Where does Dink think the treasure is hidden? In the small sarcophagus p.73
  3. Why do the kids think Dr. Tweed was one of the thieves? Someone had to set the bomb inside the tomb and the treasure would have been too heavy to carry it far, so he hid it in the sarcophagus knowing he’d be able to get to it p.73

Chapter 10

  1. What did the kids and police officers find in the tomb? Dr. Tweed holding a gym bag p.78
  2. Where were Dr. Tweed and the woman from the restaurant flying to and why? Europe; to sell the treasures p.79
  3. Where did the officers take Dr. Tweed and the woman? To jail p.82

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries The School Skeleton

The School Skeleton

By Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

It’s a bona fide mystery at Dink’s school. Some sneaky soul has stolen the skeleton from the nurse’s office! The principal promises free aquarium tickets to the savvy student sleuths who can track down poor Mr. Bones. Soon mysterious clues are showing up all over the school. It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to follow the clues and put those old bones to rest.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why does Donald David Duncan go by Dink? When he first learned to talk, all he could say was Dink when he tried to say his name p.2
  2. Why did Dink need to go to the nurse’s office? He got a paper cut and needed a Band Aid p.3
  3. What did Dink notice was missing from the nurse’s office? Mr. Bones the skeleton p.7

Chapter 2

  1. What’s the reward for the class that finds Mr. Bones? Free tickets to the new aquarium in Hartford, CT p.13
  2. Why did Josh think Mr. Neater could be a suspect for the missing skeleton? He has keys to the doors in the school p.14
  3. What was the topic of the story Mrs. Eagle assigned the kids to write? The vanishing school skeleton p.16

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the footprint Ruth Rose and Josh found in the corner where the skeleton usually hung?  It was in the dust and looked like it was made by a sneaker; it was the left foot and adult sized p.18
  2. What did the kids want to do with the footprint before Mr. Neater swept up the office? Draw and measure it p.21
  3. How did Dink know the nurse, office secretary, or principal didn’t take the skeleton? The bottom of their shoes didn’t match the print in the dust p.25

Chapter 4

  1. What size shoes does Dink think the skeleton snatcher is? A size 10 p.28
  2. How many teachers did the kids need to measure for their footprint? 8 p.29
  3. What did the kids plan to do the next day to figure out the footprint clue? They wrote a note to the 8 teachers to ask if they would talk with them, Mrs. Waters would put them in their boxes, then when they would meet the kids would measure the footprint against each of their shoes p.31

Chapter 5

  1. How did Mrs. Eagle respond to the kids needing to leave class to talk to the other teachers? She said it was ok p.35
  2. What were the results from measuring the teacher’s feet that were on the list? None of them matched Josh’s footprint p.38
  3. What happened to Mr. Palmer that proved he didn’t steal the skeleton? He slipped on ice and got a cast on his foot the day before and was in the emergency room when the skeleton was stolen p.42

Chapter 6

  1. What did the kids see on the ground on their way back to class? A footprint on the ground in white powder p.45
  2. Why did Mrs. Eagle want the boys to open their lockers? The footprint was in front of their lockers and she wanted to see what was inside p.47
  3. What was in Josh’s locker? A twisted white paper with a skeleton on it and a shiny key hidden inside p.49

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Mrs. Eagle ask Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose to tell the class what they’ve been up to? So the class could help and be involved p.50
  2. Where does Ruth Rose think the powder on the floor came from? Mrs. Waters said her powder was missing and someone could have taken it p.55
  3. What does Ruth Rose think the message with the key, skeleton and the 2 means? Key to skeleton p.58

Chapter 8

  1. What was strange about the key and how did it differ from Ruth Rose’s? it looked brand new and didn’t have any marks on it yet; Ruth Rose’s had tiny scratches from using it frequently p.61
  2. Why did the kids decide to go see Mr. Neater? Because he has keys to everything in the building and he could have put the key in Josh’s locker p.62
  3. Who else came to visit Mr. Neater and why? Cory from fifth grade and Jane and Susan from second grade; they also had found a footprint by their lockers and a paper with a skeleton wrinkled up with a key hidden in it p.66

Chapter 9

  1. What clues points to Mr. Dillon as the skeleton snatcher? There’s a small door from his office to Miss Shotsky’s and he had easy access to Mr. Waters powder p.71
  2. What’s Mrs. Waters missing now? Her key to the closet p.73
  3. Where was Mr. Bones? Hanging in Mrs. Waters’ coat closet p.74

Chapter 10

  1. What did the note read that was hanging from Mr. Bones? April Fools! P.77
  2. What day is it? April 1st; April Fools p.78
  3. Why did Mr. Dillon hide the skeleton and leave the clues? He loves April Fools Day and doing pranks. No one does pranks anymore, so he wanted to make it a memorable holiday p.82

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries The Vampire’s Vacation

The Vampire's Vacation

by Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

Grab your garlic, Green Lawn! There's a villainous vibe coming from the pale, dark-haired man Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose see in the supermarket. When they follow him into Ellie's Diner, the stranger vanishes! But there's a cut on Ellie's neck - or could it be a bite? Could there really be vampire in town? And could Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose be his next victims?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why were Josh, Dink and Ruth Rose at the supermarket? They had just hauled newspapers to the recycle bin and wanted a cold drink p.3
  2. Why did Josh think the man in line at the meat counter looked like a vampire? He had black hair, skinny lips, and pale skin p.6
  3. How did Dink feel when the man turned, looked, and nodded at them? he got goose bumps p.8

Chapter 2

  1. How did Ellie react when she saw the man out the window? She acted scared; she backed away and went behind the counter p.14
  2. What happens to the man when the kids continue to follow the him in the stores? He disappears and isn’t there p.15
  3. What did both Mr. Paskey and Ellie have on their necks? A small round Band Aid p.18

Chapter 3

  1. Is Dracula a vampire? No p.23
  2. How did Josh convince his friends to find the man he thinks is a vampire? He wanted to find out why he was disappearing, and he knew Dink wanted to find out what was going on with the Band Aids p.27
  3. What’s the man’s name and what do you know about him? Dr. A. Cula; he’s a doctor from New York City p.30

Chapter 4

  1. Who else had a Band Aid on their neck? Mr. Linkletter p.31
  2. What strange thing did Livvy notice when she took Dr. Cula up to his room? He laid on his bed and asked for the air conditioning to be turned up. He wrapped himself in a cape and feel asleep fast, like he was dead p.34
  3. What did Dink think Dr. Cula’s hobby could be since he disappears and wears a cape? Being a magician p.36

Chapter 5

  1. What did Josh gather from the vegetable garden and why? Garlic gloves; for protection, vampires don’t like garlic p.40
  2. What did Ruth Rose spell with the blocks after putting together Dr. A. Cula? Dracula p.41
  3. Who were the kids going to talk to at this end of this chapter? Police Officer Fallon p.43

Chapter 6

  1. What was Officer Fallen’s reaction when the kids told him what happened with Dr. Cula? He was surprised and wanted to talk with him p.49
  2. Why did Josh need to get back home? He told his mom he’d babysit the twins p.49
  3. How was Josh and Dink going to entertain the twins? Take them on a pony ride p.51

Chapter 7

  1. Explain what was strange about the Band Aids being all the same? People like to choose different shapes and colors of Band Aids if they need one p.54
  2. Who left a message on the answering machine and what did she say? Ruth Rose; she wanted the boys to meet her at the Shangri-la Hotel p.57
  3. What was strange about the Book Nook being closed as the boys were on their way to the hotel? Mr. Paskey never closes the store in the middle of the afternoon p.59

Chapter 8

  1. How was Mr. Linkletter acting strangely? He gave the boys Dr. Cula’s room number without looking, gave them permission to go up and see if he was there, and he acted nervous p.62
  2. Describe what the boys found when they went into room 202. No one was there, it was freezing cold, in the closet was a black suitcase and black cape, a note on the side table p.64
  3. Describe the note. It was written in purple crayon that smelled like jellybeans and had listed each of the names: Ellie, Mr. Paskey, Mr. Linkletter, Ruth Rose, Josh and Dink p.65

Chapter 9

  1. What does Dink think is going on? That Dr. Cula gave the Band Aids to everyone p.69
  2. Who opened the door when the boys were in the closet hiding? Ruth Rose p.71

Chapter 10

  1. Who’s Jimmy Jett? An actor from New York who’s going to play Dracula in a movie p.73
  2. Why did Ellie, Mr. Paskey and Mr. Linkletter have Band Aids on their necks? Jimmy Jett gave them to each of them to play a prank on the kids p.76
  3. Why did Mr. Linkletter give the boys the room number and permission to go to the room? All who were in on the prank were waiting for them to go to the room, then followed them up p.79

Chapter 11

  1. What did Jimmy Jett invite the kids to? To New York City to watch his movie p.81
  2. Who appeared in the movie box next to Josh? Jimmy Jett dressed as Dracula p.83

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries The Haunted Hotel

The Haunted Hotel

By Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

A ghost has checked into the Shangri-la Hotel! It’s almost Halloween, and reports of strange sounds and even stranger sights are coming from Green Lawn’s only hotel. Every day, more and more guests are being scared away. Everyone else is getting scared, too! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose must figure out what’s going on and catch the ghost – before Green Lawn turns into a ghost town!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What’s the setting of this story? Dink’s living room on Sunday, in Green Lawn, CT p.1
  2. What did the newspaper claim was haunted? The Shangri-la Hotel in Green Lawn p.2
  3. Why is it the biggest week of the year for the hotel? Many tourists come to see the fall colors p.7

Chapter 2

  1. Where did Mr. Linkletter explain to the kids what’s going on? In his office p.11
  2. Who’s Livvy? The hotel maid p.15
  3. Why did the kids want to help Mr. Linkletter? He’s their friend p.16
  4. What did the kids think they saw when the elevator door opened? The ghost p.16

Chapter 3

  1. Who did the kids meet after they pushed the black button on the elevator and ended up on an unknown floor of the hotel? Mr. and Mrs. Spivets; Mr. Linkletter’s Aunt and Uncle who used to own the hotel p.21
  2. What’s the ghost telling Mr. and Mrs. Spivets? To go away and leave the hotel p.24
  3. Why are the Spivets selling the hotel? There’s a real estate company that’s been wanting to buy it and with the ghosts they don’t feel they have another choice p.25

Chapter 4

  1. What did the kids resolve to do since no one they talked to had seen the ghost? Find someone who had seen it p.30
  2. Who did the kids talk to that saw the ghost? Mr. and Mrs. Jeffers p.32
  3. What did Mr. Spivets want the kids to do that night? Sleep in the hotel so they can solve the mystery and maybe see the ghost p.35

Chapter 5

  1. Who’s the Casper Nate referred to when saying he wanted to see a ghost? Casper is from a cartoon called Casper the Friendly Ghost p.38
  2. Why is Dink able to stay up later than usual? There’s no school the next day p.41
  3. What’s Rose Ruth’s plan to see the ghost? Hang out until midnight p.42

Chapter 6

  1. Where did the kids stake out to see the ghost? In the cleaning closet p.44
  2. What did the ghost call out as it passed each of their family’s rooms? It called each of the kid’s names and said to leave, its dangerous, or go before its too late and to leave now p.46
  3. What clue did Ruth Rose find on the doorframe? A human hair p.50

Chapter 7

  1. What was the yucky smell Josh noticed in the hall the night before? The smell of Halloween make-up p.53
  2. What did Livvy find under the Jeffers bed that she thought was a rat? A wig p.57
  3.  What’s a dumbwaiter? Small elevator shaft used to lift small things up and down from one room to another p.58

Chapter 8

  1. What did the kids and Livvy find while searching the Jeffers’ hotel room? The wig, a tape with spooky music, a sword, Halloween make-up p.63
  2. Where did the kids find the Jeffers? At Ellie’s eating breakfast p.66
  3. How did the Jeffers react when they read the note from Ruth Rose? They waved the kids over to them and admitted it p.69

Chapter 9

  1. Why were the Jeffers wanting to scare the hotel guests away? They’re actors and had been hired by three men to scare them away p.72
  2. Why didn’t the Jeffers realize the hotel was closing? They were told the hotel was being used in a horror movie and that scaring guests away was huge for publicity, and the guests would get their money back and free tickets to the movie; the Jeffers would then have starring roles in the movie p.73
  3. Who hired the Jeffers’? the same men buying the hotel p.74

Chapter 10

  1. How did Eatch, Rail and Roock realize their plan had been found out? The Jeffers went up to them during the signing and asked about the movie. The reporter from the Green Lawn Gazette told them the entire town would learn about their plan to trick the Spivets and Mr. Linkletter p.80
  2. What did Mrs. the businessmen’s names become when Mrs. Spivets rearranged the letters? Cheat, Liar and Crook p.83
  3. What did the kids receive from the Spivets as a thank you for saving the hotel? Three airline tickets to Florida, three tickets to Disneyworld and three $50 bills p.86

Comprehension Questions – The Littles to the Rescue

The Littles to the Rescue

By John Peterson

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

A baby is on the way! Despite an awful storm, Cousin Dinky and Aunt Lily set out in the glider in order to help Mrs. Little. But when the glider arrives, Dinky realizes that something is missing. Aunt Lily!

Comprehension Questions (by Steve)

Chapter 1

  1. What was Mrs. Little worried about? Aunt Lilly had not arrived yet. Pg 1
  2. What did Tom Little make for the new baby? A rattle out of a peanut shell and toothpick. Pg. 6
  3. Why can’t Cousin Dinky fly Aunt Lilly to their house? The snowstorm pg 10
  4. How does Tom want to go get aunt Lilly? He wants to ride Hildy the cat. Pg 10

Chapter 2

  1. Where did Aunt Lilly and Dinky live? In the attic of Dr. Zigger’s house. Pg 13
  2. How did Aunt Lilly learn to be a nurse? From watching Dr Zigger and reading his books. Pg14
  3. What did Aunt Lilly need to take with her? Her nurse’s bag. Pg. 15
  4. Where did Aunt Lilly need to be at 3 am and why? The telephone because the Littles would call. Pg. 16

Chapter 3

  1. Why didn’t Cousin Dinky want to fly his mother? Too dangerous in snowstorm. Pg. 21
  2. Who picked up the call from the Littles? Dr. Zigger. Pg. 23
  3. When Did Dinky want to leave? In the morning. Pg. 25
  4. When did they leave? At night. Pg. 25

Chapter 4

  1. How did Cousin Dinky make a runway? With a snowball. Pg. 28
  2. Flying at night made Dinky realize he flew how? By feeling. Pg. 30
  3. What did Aunt Lilly think the lights below looked like? Halos Pg. 31
  4. What happened when they arrived on the Littles’ roof? Aunt Lilly was missing. Pg 32

Chapter 5

  1. What was on the ground between the 2 houses? The parachute. Pg. 33
  2. Who were they going to ask for help? The Specks, tree tinies. Pg. 36
  3. Who went to search for Aunt Lilly? The men. Pg. 39

Chapter 6

  1. How did Tom get Hildy to come? A secret whistle. Pg. 42
  2. How did Tom get Henry away from Hildy? He let out the parakeet. Pg. 43
  3. Where did Mrs. Bigg put Hildy? In the cellar. Pg. 46

Chapter 7

  1. How did Aunt Lilly get down from her parachute caught in the thornbush? Scissors Pg. 49
  2. Why was the snow warm? It was some kind of chimney underground. Pg. 50
  3. What happened to Aunt Lilly after landing on the ground? She was stuffed into a bag. Pg. 52

Chapter 8

  1. The Specks were independent; how did the Littles live? They took things from the Biggs. Pg.56
  2. Why did they have t hurry with the Specks. Hildy wouldn’t stay long. Pg. 59

Chapter 9

  1. What did the Specks give the House Tinies? Sassafras tea. Pg. 61
  2. What danger was Aunt Lilly in? Ground Tinies. Pg.62
  3. What happened to Hildy? A dog chased her away. Pg. 66
  4. Mr. Speck went looking for whom? Old Skunk. Pg. 67

Chapter 10

  1. Why did old Skunk move so slow? He wasn’t afraid of any animals in the Wood. Pg.69
  2. How did Speck plan to get the Ground Tinies to come out? A stink bomb. Pg. 75

Chapter 11

  1. Who were the Ground Tinies? The Snippets. Pg. 77
  2. Did the Ground Tinies believe there were House Tinies? No. Pg. 78

Chapter 12

  1. Where was the Snippet’s home? A Rabbit Burrow. Pg. 80
  2. What was all the Ground Tinies things were made from?  Maple tree roots? Pg. 81
  3. When did the Ground Tinies get together? Once a month on Meeting Day. Pg. 85

Chapter 13

  1. What did The Littles hear from the chimney? Help …. Lilly … be killed. Pg. 89
  2. How did the Snippets escape the stink bomb? On rabbits. Pg. 90
  3. What did the rescuers think the Ground Tinnies would do at the Bigg’s House? Attack their family. Pg. 92
  4. Who was the new baby? Betsy Little pg. 94

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #4 Sleepy Hollow Sleepover

Sleepy Hollow Sleepover

By Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL O; AR pts: 1.0

Third graders Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending Halloween in spooky Sleepy Hollow, New York, home of the Headless Horseman. They're going to sleep in an old cabin, take a haunted hayride, and tour the old Dutch church where people claim to have seen the legendary headless horseman. But strange things start happening that don’t seem to be part of the planned Halloween fun. Is there a real Headless Horseman haunting Sleepy Hollow?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What activity were the kids going to be doing that night? A haunted hayride and going to a party p.2
  2. Who’s the Headless Horseman? A fictional character from the story, “the Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” by Washington Irving; the story is about a teacher, Ichabod Crane. He liked a woman named Katrina. Brom Bones liked Katrina as well and didn’t want Ichabod to get her, so dressed up as the headless horseman to drive him out of town. He told people it was a ghost of a soldier who’d lost his head and looked for it at night p.4
  3. Who did Dink step on after watching the mechanical headless horseman? One man wearing cowboy boots with silver toes; his name was Ace p.9

Chapter 2

  1. Where were the kids sleeping? In a cabin Dink’s father rented called the Haunted House p.11
  2. What popped out of the chest when Dink opened it to get a game? A skeleton p.13
  3. Who did the kids see out the window? The Headless Horseman p.17

Chapter 3

  1. What was suspicious about the driver of the wagon? He had a hat, wouldn’t look at the kids, deep voice, he doesn’t talk to the kids, he smacked a tree to make the bats fly out and around the kids p.23
  2. What came out of the grave as the kids passed the cemetery? A zombie p.31
  3. Who did the zombie and wagon driver end up being? Police officers Klevor and Reilly p.34

Chapter 4

  1. What police officer was in charge of the pumpkin bowling? Officer Reilly p.41
  2. What did Dink see as he ran after his pumpkin? Two men wearing masks by the wagons and horses p.44
  3. What happened in the woods where the wagons were parked? A huge fire was started p.48

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Andy think the fire started? Another prank by the police p.52
  2. How did Officer Klevor know the fire was intentional? There were match books on the ground p.54
  3. What happened to the policeman’s car tires? They were flattened p.58

Chapter 6

  1. Why was Dink flustered? He was still bothered about the two men and the flashing shoes he saw just before the fire at the wagons was started p.61
  2. How many police cruisers came to rescue the kids? 4 p.64
  3. Who was out in the field with the burned wagons as Dink and his friends drove away? The police officer dressed up as a spaceman p.66

Chapter 7

  1. What was suspicious about the cabin when the kids were dropped off by Officer Sneke? Dink’s dad said he would wait up until the kids got there, but he wasn’t there. Ice cubes were in the lemonade, Dink’s dad’s book was left opened on the chair p.69
  2. Where was Dink’s dad? Hiding in the closet dressed as a ghost p.72
  3. What did Dink realize the other man could have been who was by the wagons before they were set on fire? It could have been Officer Klevor p.75

Chapter 8

  1. Where did the kids find Officer Klevor? At the bank p.81
  2. What happened to Bonnie at the bank? Two men came to her house, told her to get her coat and took her to the bank to open the vault. She couldn’t open it and the men took money from the teller drawers p.81
  3. What was inside the mechanical horse’s belly? The money that was stolen from the bank p.87

Chapter 9

  1. Who did Ruth Rose call when they got stuck in the back of the truck with the mechanical horse? The police; 911 p.91
  2. Why did Dink want to let money out of the bags while they were driving? People might see it and call the police; the driver may stop, and they could get away p.92
  3. What did the kids feel in the dark of the barn hole? A body tied up p.100

Chapter 10

  1. Who did the children free while in the hole? The man who was originally supposed to go pick up the mechanical horse p.102
  2. Why did Dink think his dad would call the police and come find them? When the bad guys found the kids in the back of the truck, Dink had pushed the green button to the cell phone which would automatically call his dad. Then his dad would have heard the conversation and know the kids were in danger p.104
  3. Why did the kids think Bonnie was in on the bank job? She led the police to think the robbers left at midnight and had an 8 hour lead and she could get the money out after the vault opened at 8 am p.107

Chapter 11

  1. How did Dink reach up and lift the slat that covers the hole? He stood on Hank’s shoulders p.112
  2. Why did Dink want a tin can? To prop open the piece of wood p.116
  3. Why did Dink want Ruth Rose’s knife? To make the tire flat p.116

Chapter 12

  1. How did Josh, Ruth Rose and Hank get out of the hole? Dink had seen a rope when he was on Hank’s shoulders and tied it to the bumper of the truck. Hank climbed out, then he pulled the kids out one by one p.120
  2. Who came to the rescue and helped Dink out of the hole? The police; Officer Klevor p.123
  3. Who ended up being the Headless Horseman the night the kids went to the party? They don’t know; it’s a mystery p.128

Comprehension Questions – A to Z Mysteries The Jaguar’s Jewel

The Jaguar’s Jewel

By Ron Roy

Grades 2-5; Genre – Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

When the kids visit Dink’s uncle in New York City, they’re dazzled by his museum’s latest treasure – a statue of a gold jaguar with a precious emerald between its paws. But when the jewel is swapped for a fake, the police name Dink’s uncle as a suspect! It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to uncover the real crook. Who stole the jaguar’s jewel?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe the setting of this story. New York City also called the Big Apple; very crowded, loud, and the feeling that everyone is rushing p.4
  2. What does Uncle Warren do for a living and what is he expecting? He owns a museum; A shipment from South America that is made of priceless gold p.8
  3. Who are Uncle Warren’s friends? Jean-Paul and his wife Yvonne p.10

Chapter 2

  1. What did Uncle Warren pull out of the crate? Several gold items; A golden drinking cup made by the Incas in the 1500’s and a golden jaguar with an emerald between its paws p.16
  2. Why did Uncle Warren put the golden items back in the crate and nail it closed? Dr. Pitts was going to be coming by the next day to check out the items and make sure they were in good order, so Uncle Warren wanted to keep everything safe and together p.18
  3. Who’s Roger? Uncle Warren’s apartment building doorman. He opens doors for tenants and whistles for taxis p.18

Chapter 3

  1. Where did Uncle Warren take the kids for dinner? A Chinese restaurant called the Panda Palace p.21
  2. Why did Uncle Warren and the kids throw money into a saxophone case? A man was playing the saxophone on the street and you throw money in if you like his playing p.23
  3. What was wrong with the jaguar? The emerald stone was a fake p.32

Chapter 4

  1. How did Dr. Pitts know the jewel was a fake? The light didn’t penetrate into the jewel it just bounced off of it p.35
  2. Why did Dr. Pitts look at the lock on the door and write something on a small pad of paper? He noticed something about the lock; that it hadn’t been forced open p.37
  3. Who are the suspects for the missing jewel? Jean-Paul, James Pride and Uncle Warren p.40

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Uncle Warren remind Dink to remember his cookie? His fortune cookie said his eyes would play tricks on him p.42
  2. What did Yvonne make for the kids while Uncle Warren was at the police station? Hot chocolate p.43
  3. What strange things happened in this chapter? Yvonne slipped through a door that disappeared into the wall; Ms. Wu went back to Uncle Warren’s office and left again; Dink remembered what his uncle said and found the key to the office in his pocket p.44

Chapter 6

  1. What was strange about the wall in Dr. Price’s office? It didn’t have any pictures or anything against it, it was just bare; it had hidden seams on it p.53
  2. What did Dink think was hidden in the wall? A secret door p.54
  3. Were the kids able to make the door open or find anything else? No p.56

Chapter 7

  1. What did Ruth Rose find in the fish tank? A glowing jewel stone; the emerald that’s supposed to be with the jaguar p.59
  2. What was the buzzing noise the kids heard? A VCR hidden in a secret compartment of the bookshelves p.62
  3. What was the conclusion after watching the tape? That Uncle Warren was the thief p.67

Chapter 8

  1. What did Josh realize happened to the letter opener? Before the lights went out it was facing the window; after the lights came back on, it was facing the other direction; someone had moved it p.69
  2. Who came into the office while the kids were there? Dr. Pitts p.72
  3. Where did the kids hide? In James’ office p.72

Chapter 9

  1. Who saved the kids when Dr. Pitts was coming into James’ office and where did she take them? Yvonne; to her restaurant through the secret passage p.76
  2. What did Josh realize would be on the letter opener? Dr. Pitts’ fingerprints p.77
  3. What did Yvonne want to do when she realized Ruth Rose had the jewel? Call the police p.78

Chapter 10

  1. Who was the real crook? Dr. Pitts p.79
  2. Why is there a secret passage between the office and Yvonne’s restaurant? It used to be a home and the servants would use it as a back-stairway p.82
  3. Who all played a part in solving the mystery? The kids, James with the camera, Yvonne saving the kids, Uncle Warren for giving the key to Dink and reminding him to remember his fortune cookie p.83