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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 – The Fudge Books Superfudge

Superfudge

by Judy Blume

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL Q; AR pts: 4.0

Farley Drexel Hatcher - otherwise known as Fudge - thinks he's a superhero, but his older brother, Peter, knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain! Dealing with Fudge is hard enough, but now Peter's parents have decided to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter's mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge - help! How will Peter ever survive?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What’s the big news Peter’s parents told him? His mother is going to have a baby p.3
  2. Describe how Peter felt about the new baby? He was angry; he didn’t want another sibling like Fudge; he wanted to run away p.4
  3. How did Peter come to accept the idea of the new baby? His dad told him to take a chance, the baby may not be like Fudge; his mom promised him the baby would sleep in the dining room and not his room p.10

Chapter 2

  1. How did Peter feel about the baby’s nickname, Tootsie? He thought it was a terrible name since he thought she’d be teased when she went to school p.16
  2. Why wasn’t Tootsie in her crib when Peter came home from school? Fudge had taken her out and was playing hide and seek with her p.19
  3. Why did Fudge try to sell Tootsie? He wanted to be the baby; Tootsie wasn’t any fun p.21

Chapter 3

  1. What news did Peter’s parents share with him and Fudge in this chapter? They’re moving to Princeton, New Jersey for a year p.31
  2. Why was Peter upset that in Princeton, Fudge will be in the same school? He didn’t want to go to a new school; he doesn’t want to be in the same school as Fudge p.35
  3. Why was Peter’s father taking a leave of absence from work? He’s writing a book p.38

Chapter 4

  1. Why did Jimmy come and apologize to Peter for getting mad at him for moving? He realized he was only an hour away by train and Peter can’t do anything about moving p.41
  2. Why is Sheila glad Peter’s moving? She won’t have to smell his dog p.46
  3. Why did Fudge put trading stamps all over Tootsie? He wants to trade her in for a two-wheeler p.49

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Peter’s dad buy books about roses, gardening and beetles? In the new house they had a rose garden, as well as an herb and vegetable garden p.52
  2. Describe Alex Santo. He’s going into 6th grade like Peter; he’s very small; has hair that hangs in his eyes; wears a t-shirt that says Princeton Class of ’91 p.54
  3. Why did Alex and Peter take worms to Mrs. Muldour and why were they so small? She buys them for $.05 a worm; they cut them in half/thirds to make more money p.58

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Peter have trouble falling asleep? He missed the sounds of the city; it was too quiet p.64
  2. Why didn’t Peter want to walk with Fudge to school? He wanted to ride his bike like all the other kids at school p.67
  3. Why did Peter get called down to the principal’s office? To help get Fudge down from on top of a cabinet. Fudge had kicked the teacher because she wouldn’t call him Fudge, and then he climbed up on top of the cabinet just below the ceiling p.74

Chapter 7

  1. What kind of bird does Fudge want and why? A myna bird; they can talk p.82
  2. Why was it ironic that the bird was copying Fudge? Fudge had copied Peter in everything he had said and now Fudge was being copied p.88
  3. Who helped Fudge sleep in his own room again? Uncle Feather his bird p.89

Chapter 8

  1. Whose painting did Peter see in the art gallery? Jimmy’s dad’s painting p.100
  2. Why is Peter’s mom going back to work in the dentist office? They need the money; Peter’s dad is writing a book and isn’t working  p.102
  3. Why didn’t Peter tell Beverly the story of how the painting became Anita’s Anger? He realized there were things he wouldn’t want Jimmy to tell other people, so he thought this was probably one of those things Jimmy wouldn’t want others to know p.111

Chapter 9

  1. Describe Daniel, Fudge’s friend. He’s pudgy with a lot of red hair and ears that stick out; he’s 6; knows a lot about birds; very picky about his food; always watches TV while he’s eating p.116
  2. Why was it difficult for Peter when his two best friends met? They were jealous of each other and couldn’t stand each other p.122
  3. Describe what happened at the movie theater. The boys ran into Sharon, Elaine and Joanne from school. Joanne bought their tickets, and everyone was introduced to Jimmy; they got the little boys settled in the theater, then the older kids went to their own seats; Peter sat next to Joanne, they shared popcorn, and then held hands after Fudge put ice down Peter’s back p.126

Chapter 10

  1. What did Fudge want for Christmas? A red bicycle like Peter’s p.137
  2. Why was Peter upset there weren’t ever secrets during Christmastime? He always knew what he was going to get for Christmas, either by finding the presents or overhearing his mom talking about it p.140
  3. What’s Fudge’s opinion of Santa Claus? He knows he’s not real, but pretends since his mom and dad thinks he believes in Santa p.147

Chapter 11

  1. Why wasn’t Peter worried about his parents getting a divorce? Whenever his parents fought, they ended up laughing p.150
  2. Why did Fudge get so many cuts and bruises while riding his bike? He didn’t use the brakes and would crash into things p.151
  3. Who did Fudge have Brian Tumkin draw? Mr. Green the principal p.157

Chapter 12

  1. What prank did Fudge play on Peter? Fudge woke Peter up saying he was late for school, but it was really a Saturday p.159
  2. What did Alex and Peter do for the afternoon? Had a picnic at the lake and watched the university rowing team p.163
  3. What consequence did Peter suggest as a punishment for the boys running away? Taking away their bikes for a month p.173

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- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #30 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve

Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 2-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack, Annie and Teddy help Merlin bring a castle back to order by restoring a diamond that was stolen by the Raven King. Continue reading →

Comprehension Questions – The Boxcar Children #128 The Zombie Project

The Zombie Project

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Grades 4-6; Genre - Fiction; GRL P; AR pts: 2.0

Grandfather drops off the Alden children at a lodge outside of Greenfield.  The children get spooked by the old zombie legend when they see strange things and even what looks like a zombie. Continue reading →