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Comprehension Questions – #17 Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl

Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

All the children in Room Nine are excited when they get their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B. Jones just can't help herself. Then — uh-oh! — an accident happens! Can Junie B. find a way to fix things? Or will graduation be a spotty dotty disaster?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What gifts did Junie B. get for her birthday? Toys and games; A tool belt; tools to fix the toilet p.3
  2. Why was Junie B. nervous about graduation day? She’s going to go to first grade and won’t know any of the kids in her class p.5
  3. What’s a diploma? A special piece of paper; a certificate that says you’ve completed part of your education p.7

Chapter 2

  1. What did the class create to put on their invitations for the graduation? A poem p.10
  2. Name the first three lines of the poem? “Rose are red, violets are blue, graduation is here…” p.12
  3. Why did Junie B. have to go to the office? She yelled out a fourth line for the poem that was funny, but inappropriate and the teacher had already gotten after another student for the same thing p.14

Chapter 3

  1. How did the principal respond when he saw Junie B. in the blue chair next to his office? He was surprised to see her there, since it had been awhile since he saw her last p.16
  2. Why did the principal laugh when Junie B. told him the poem? He was taken by surprise; he thought it was funny p.20
  3. What did the principal want Junie B. to think about? Being obedient to her teacher p.22

Chapter 4

  1. What did the janitor bring into the room? Boxes full of caps and gowns p.25
  2. What did Lucille think Mrs. said was in the boxes? Cats and gowns p.25
  3. What did the kids do after getting their caps and gowns? Put them on and skipped around the room p.27

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Grace raise her voice at Junie B. on the way home from school? Junie B. wanted to peek in her box and Grace knew she shouldn’t p.31
  2. Where did Junie B.’s mother put her graduation outfit and why? On the refrigerator; to keep Junie B. from putting it on p.35
  3. Who wanted to see Junie B.’s graduation outfit after her mother sent her to her room? Her stuffed animals p.37

Chapter 6

  1. Who gave Junie B. the box with her gown and cap? Her Grandpa Miller p.40
  2. What was Junie B. wearing when she poured grape juice for her and her friends? Her white graduation gown p.42

Chapter 7

  1. How did Junie B. clean up the driblets of grape juice on the shelf? With her white gown p.44
  2. What did Junie B. use to try to get the juice out of her gown? An eraser, a white crayon, her dad’s new whitening toothpaste p.46
  3. Why did Junie B. feel like a genius at the end of this chapter? She colored her gown with crayons to cover the stains p.50

Chapter 8

  1. How did Grace respond when she saw Junie B.’s gown? She gasped p.55
  2. Why did the kids stop laughing at Junie B.’s gown? She started crying p.59

Chapter 9

  1. What joke did Grandpa Miller tell Junie B. and her parents before she went on stage with her spotted gown? “…when she goes on the stage, she’ll be easy to spot” p.61
  2. What did the other kids do to their gowns that helped Junie B. feel better? Spots p.63
  3. How did Junie B. feel about the graduation ceremony? She loved it; she had the time of her life p.67

Comprehension Questions – #14 Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

by Barbara Park

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

Hurray! February 14 — Valentime's Day, as Junie B. calls it — is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentines she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What kind of party is Junie B.’s class going to have? A Valentine’s Day party p.2
  2. What will the students do for Valentine’s Day? Make a valentine box and write cards with well wishes to each other p.3
  3. What’s on the menu for the Valentine’s Day party? Cupcakes, punch and candy hearts p.4

Chapter 2

  1. What did Junie B. and Grace see Mrs. carrying into the school? The box they would decorate for Valentine’s Day p.8
  2. Why did Grace and Junie B. get mad at one another? Junie B. wants to say valentime instead of valentine p.9
  3. Why did Mrs. take away Junie B.’s and Jim’s scissors? Because they were fighting over who could cut their hearts the fastest p.13

Chapter 3

  1. Who didn’t Junie B. want to bring valentine’s for? The kids she didn’t like in her class p.18
  2. What did the valentine say that Junie B. wanted to give to Grace? “Valentine! You and I make a perfect pair!” p.21
  3. Which valentine does Junie B. want to give to Jim? One that had a picture of a skunk p.22

Chapter 4

  1. What did Mrs. give Junie B. for a prize for bringing in her valentine cards first? Some broken chalk and a rubber band p.27
  2. Why did Lucille think she would get more valentines then her friends? She said the boys love her more since she’s the cutest and richest girl in their class p.29
  3. Who won the battle of who would get the most valentine cards and why? Grace because she has a snake and boys like snakes p.33

Chapter 5

  1. How many valentines did Grace and Lucille each have? 17 p.38
  2. How many valentines did Junie B. get and how did she react? 16; she was mad and asked the other to see who didn’t give her a card p.40
  3. What did Mrs. tell Junie B. to help her feel better about the missing card? That she didn’t get a card because it was a mistake p.42

Chapter 6

  1. What was Junie B.’s plan to find out who hadn’t given her a valentine and how did it work out? Look at the names of the cards and cancel out who hadn’t given her one; no, because 7 of them weren’t signed p.43
  2. What did Mrs. find in the bottom of the valentine box? Junie B.’s missing card p.46
  3. Who gave Junie B. the card? A secret admirer p.49

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Lucille get upset with Junie B. and scoot her chair to the end of the table? Junie B. has a secret admirer and she doesn’t p.51
  2. What same action did Junie B. do to some boys in her class as she tried to find out who her secret admirer was? Winked, or tried to wink and said “wink, wink” p.52

Chapter 8

  1. Who gave Junie B. the beautiful card? Meanie Jim p.59
  2. Why didn’t he want Junie B. to take the card outside? It will get dirty and it cost him a month’s worth of allowance to buy it p.59
  3. Why does Meanie Jim act like he doesn’t like Junie B.? so no body will know he likes her p.62
  4. Why didn’t Jim want to tell Mrs. they were friends? That would ruin the fun of room nine p.65

Comprehension Questions – #13 Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl

Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl

by Barbara Park

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

Junie B. is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It's not fair. But Junie B. knows just how to fix the situation. Her Aunt Flo is getting married. What a perfect chance for Junie B. to show everyone how grown-up she is! Too bad she wasn't picked to be the flower girl in the wedding so she could really show off. But surely Junie B. can still find some way to get everyone's attention.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did Junie b. chase down Ricardo and tackle him? Because he was chasing the new girl named Thelma and she only wanted him to chase her since they were boyfriend and girlfriend p.1
  2. Why did Ricardo break up with Junie B.? he wanted to chase Thelma p.4
  3. Explain how Mrs. had compassion on Junie B. When the bell rang for recess to end, she came out to Junie B. and asked what was wrong, gave her a tissue, helped her stand up, then walked into the school with her p.4

Chapter 2

  1. What did Junie B.’s mom do with the cookie she didn’t eat at snack time? Her mom ate it p.7
  2. What did Junie B.’s mom tell her about having a boyfriend? That she’s way to young p.8
  3. How did Junie B. try to prove she wasn’t a baby? She held up baby Ollie’s hand and foot and compared them to her own p.10

Chapter 3

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want the bath toys and washcloth puppet? She was trying to show her mom they’re for babies and she’s grown up p.14
  2. What’s the good news Junie B.’s mom told her? Her Aunt Flo is getting married, so that means Junie B. is going to her first wedding p.17

Chapter 4

  1. How do you get to be a flower girl at a wedding? The person getting married will ask you p.20
  2. What’s a flower girl? A girl who dresses up and is the first person to walk down the aisle at a wedding; She carries a basket full of flowers and throws petals on the floor p.21
  3. What were Grace and Lucille going to teach Junie B.? how to be a flower girl p.23

Chapter 5

  1. Why didn’t Grandpa Miller want to call Aunt Flo? He didn’t know if she’d already chosen a flower girl p.25
  2. What did Junie B. sneak after her grandpa told her to wait for her mother to call Aunt Flo? She snuck the address book and went into her mother’s room and called Aunt Flo p.27
  3. What bad news did Aunt Flo give Junie B.? Aunt Flo already had a flower girl and it’s her fiance’s younger sister, Bo p.32

Chapter 6

  1. Why was Junie B.’s mother so upset that she called her Aunt Flo? Because Junie B. disobeyed her grandfather p.34
  2. What’s an alternate? It’s like a substitute, so if Bo gets sick Junie B. could be the flower girl p.36
  3. What’s Aunt Flo’s good news? That Junie B. would sit with the other bridesmaids at the reception and be an alternate flower girl p.36

Chapter 7

  1. How did Junie B.’s mom respond to her wish that Bo would get sick? Her mom said that they do not wish for people to get sick and to wish a nicer wish on top of the other wish p.42
  2. What did Junie B. wish for instead? That Bo would get lice p.43
  3. What did Philip Johnny Bob suggest could happen to Bo? That her dad would be driving with her to the wedding and they’d get stuck at a railroad crossing with a really long train or that the car would get stuck in Krazy Glue p.45

Chapter 8

  1. Instead of hoping Bo was sick, how should Junie B. feel for Bo? Happy that she has this opportunity p.50
  2. What was Junie B.’s great idea when she saw Bo throwing flower petals on the ground? She thought it would be ok to get a few petals out of the basket and throw them p.52
  3. What does the word tussle mean? Fighting over something p.53

Chapter 9

  1. What did Bo give Junie B.? two petals p.57
  2. What’s Junie B.’s interpretation of “loose feet”? have no shoes or socks on p.64
  3. Who did Junie B. become friends with at the wedding reception? Bo p.65

Comprehension Questions – #12 Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

There's going to be a Pet Day at school — only the rule is No Dogs! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother won't let her get a new pet, then Junie B. will have to take matters into her own hands. Maybe a jar of ants? Or a wiggly worm? Or — could it be something even better?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What fun day is Junie B.’s class going to have next week? Pet Day p.2
  2. Why can’t Junie B. bring her dog to school? Mrs. said no cats or dogs, only pets in cages can come to school; Junie B. can bring a picture of her dog though p.4
  3. How does Junie B. feel about bringing in a picture of her dog? She’s sad; it isn’t fun; she covered her arms over her head until the end of school p.7

Chapter 2

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want to take Grandma Miller’s canary to school for Pet Day? She doesn’t like that bird p.11
  2. Why doesn’t Junie B. like Twitter? He pecked her on the finger p.12
  3. What animal did Junie B. want to catch at her grandma’s house? the raccoon that gets into her garbage p.13

Chapter 3

  1. Why didn’t Junie B.’s parents want her to catch the raccoon? It has sharp claws and teeth p.15
  2. Why couldn’t Junie B. go to the lake with her grandparents? They were fishing with some friends p.19
  3. Can you name two other animals Junie B. could catch to take to Pet Day? Butterfly, grasshopper, snail, fish, mouse, snake p.21

Chapter 4

  1. What surprise did Grandma have for Junie B.? a worm p.22
  2. What did Junie B.’s mother do with the worm? Put it in a mayonnaise jar and poked holes in the lid for air p.25
  3. Why do worms make great pets? They don’t bark, sniff or scratch themselves, and they eat their food right from the soil p.28

Chapter 5

  1. What did Junie B. name the worm? Noodle p.30
  2. Why did Junie B. want to get friends for Noodle? Noodle went into the dirt and she thought he might be looking for some friends p.31
  3. What friends did Junie B. put in the jar? Ants and a fly p.33

Chapter 6

  1. What did Junie B. name Sparkle? A huge fish Grandma Miller caught p.36
  2. What did Junie B. do after she put the leash on the fish? Slid him around the floor p.40
  3. Why couldn’t Junie B. take Sparkle to school for Pet Day? Sparkle was dead p.42

Chapter 7

  1. Why was Junie B. upset at the ants? They were eating Buzzy the Fly p.47
  2. How did Junie B. lose Noodle? She dumped out the jar p.48

Chapter 8

  1. What did Junie B. and her grandfather look for in the freezer? Orange juice p.51
  2. Predict the pet Junie B. saw in the refrigerator? Listen to your child’s answers p.52

Chapter 9

  1. Why did William get sick? He thought about holding his bullfrog Wendell p.56
  2. What’s Junie B.’s pet? A fish stick p.59
  3. Define the word “pet” and explain if Fish Stick is a pet? A pet is a tamed animal that is kept as a companion; yes, Fish Stick is tame and is a good companion p.61
  4. What special ribbon did Fish Stick get at the end of Pet Day? Most Well-Behaved p.64

Comprehension Questions – #8 Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed

Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

There's no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right; what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down. And he might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did Junie B. wear her dinosaur dress to school? It was picture day p.2
  2. What did Paulie Allen Puffer say that gave Junie B. shivers on her arms? That everyone has a monster under their bed p.8
  3. Where did Paulie explain the drool on your pillow comes from? A monster lying on your pillow practicing putting your head in his mouth p.9

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Junie B. continue to say, “just say right” to her friends in class? She wanted them to tell her there weren’t any monsters under her bed p.14
  2. Did her friends help her feel better? no p.17
  3. Why isn’t Grace saying, “right”? Because she felt there really might be a monster under Junie B.’s bed p.18

Chapter 3

  1. What fun snack did Grandma Miller want to make for Junie B. to help her feel better? Popcorn p.21
  2. What made Junie B. nervous while she was changing out of her school clothes? She thought about the monster that could be under her bed p.23
  3. Why couldn’t Grandma Miller see the monster under Junie B.’s bed? Because he turns invisible when you look at him p.26

Chapter 4

  1. Why did Junie B.’s dad cook hamburgers for dinner? That’s her favorite meal and he hoped it would help her feel better or distract her p.31
  2. Why didn’t Junie B. want to go to bed? She was scared there was a monster under her bed p.33
  3. Why did Junie B.’s parents get frustrated because she wouldn’t stay in bed? They knew there wasn’t a monster under her bed, but she wouldn’t believe them p.36

Chapter 5

  1. Who was Junie B. relieved to see that night? Her dog, Tickle p.44
  2. Where did Junie B. try to go to sleep and who did she take with her? Her parent’s room; her stuffed animal and dolls p.47
  3. What happened when Junie B.’s mom woke up? She took her right back to bed and told her not to get out again in a quiet angry voice p.48

Chapter 6

  1. How did Grace’s mom get rid of the monster under her bed? She sucked it out with the vacuum hose, put the vacuum cleaner bag in the trash compactor and smashed it flat p.51
  2. Why was there still a problem when Grandma Miller vacuumed under the bed and put the bag in the trash? It wasn’t the trash compactor, so the monster wouldn’t be smashed flat p.54
  3. Why was Junie B. still nervous after her grandma flattened the bag with her car tires? Because it wasn’t the trash compactor p.56

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Junie B. panic when she saw drool on her pillow? Paulie told her that was monster drool and that meant the monster laid his head on her pillow p.58
  2. How did the kids react to Junie B.’s pictures? They laughed and said they were gross p.63

Chapter 8

  1. How did Junie B. feel about her pictures when she first saw them and brought them home? She thought they were ugly p.65
  2. What was Junie B.’s great idea? She thought her school pictures were so scary, she put them under the bed to scare the monster p.66
  3. How did Junie B.’s mother feel about the solution to her problem? She laughed and thought it was a good idea too p.67

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 – 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 – Ready, Freddy! Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble

Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble

by Abby Klein

Grades PreK-3; Genre - Fiction; GRL N; AR pts: 1.0

Freddy's Thresher's first-grade class is doing a Thanksgiving play, and Freddy wants to have a really cool part. Will he get to be an Indian, or will Thanksgiving end up being nothing but big trouble onstage?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? It’s the Pilgrims first harvest in the New World in October 1621
  2. What are three things you’re thankful for? Encourage and listen to your child
  3. What was the class going to get to perform for the parents and how will they get their parts? A play; the parts will go in a hat and each person will choose p.18

Chapter 2

  1. What made Freddy so excited that he danced around the dinner table? His grandparents were coming for Thanksgiving p.20
  2. What’s the worst part Freddy could get in the play? the Thanksgiving turkey p.26
  3. What part in the play does Freddy hope to get? An Indian p.27

Chapter 3

  1. How did Freddy feel about Jessie when she stood up to Max? He thought she was brave and wanted to be like her p.32
  2. What was Max’s consequence for teasing Chloe? He was to go to time-out and have last pick for his part p.34
  3. What part in the play did Freddy get? The turkey p.38

Chapter 4

  1. Why was Freddy lucky to get to be the turkey for the play? It’s the symbol of Thanksgiving and is a very important part of the play p.40
  2. What part did Jessie get and how did she feel about it? The Indian princess; she was happy because the princess was brave p.42
  3. How was Jessie a friend to Freddy on the bus home from school? Max was making fun of Freddy for being the turkey and she told him to stop and that she knew karate p.44

Chapter 5

  1. How did Freddy’s mom know that something was wrong after school? He usually goes to the kitchen after school for a snack, but instead he went to his room and hid under his covers p.50
  2. What did Freddy decide to do so he wouldn’t have to be in the play? Run away from home until after Thanksgiving p.51
  3. How did Freddy’s mom find his packed suitcase? She tripped on the handle p.56

Chapter 6

  1. How would Suzie have felt if Freddy ran away? Really sad p.63
  2. What did Freddy give Suzie to keep his secret of taking a family picture off his mom’s dresser? his golden-dollar coin p.65

Chapter 7

  1. What advice did Papa Dave give Freddy about running away? Running away doesn’t solve anyone’s problems, people have to face them head on p.68
  2. What was Papa Dave’s reason for the turkey being the best part of the play? The turkey will be the most remembered because its different and being different is good p.70
  3. What advice did Freddy receive from his grandpa about Max bullying him? Show Max that he’s proud to be turkey and to wobble, flap his wings and gobble until Max runs away p.70

Chapter 8

  1. Where did Freddy’s mom find his hood for the play? In the bathroom laundry hamper p.74
  2. What made Freddy run out of the room and hide in the supply closet? The kids in the class were laughing at him as he put on his costume p.77
  3. How did the principal help Freddy feel better about being the turkey? He told Freddy about his part in a play in first grade. He was a piece of trash and stole the show by dancing and by being the best piece of trash anybody had ever seen p.83

Comprehension Questions – Ready, Freddy! Don’t Sit on My Lunch!

Don't Sit on My Lunch!

by Abby Klein

Grades PreK-3; Genre - Fiction; GRL L; AR pts: 1.0

Freddy Thresher knows that Max Sellars is the biggest, meanest bully in the whole first grade. The best way to get along with Max is to stay out of his way. He'll push you, he'll punch you, he'll sit on your lunch! So is Freddy crazy to think he can beat out Max and get the one open spot on the hockey team? Now Freddy's friend Jessie has to get him into shape...if it's the last thing she does!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What did Jessie have that Max wanted? A jersey p.12
  2. What sport does Jessie play? Ice Hockey p.13
  3. What’s a bully? A person who seeks to harm or intimidate others p.14

Chapter 2

  1. How did Freddy’s mom react when he told her he wanted to play hockey? She screamed that no child of hers would play hockey; she was really upset p.20
  2. How did Freddy’s dad convince his mom that playing hockey would be good for Freddy? It would help his hand eye coordination; he would learn about sportsmanship; its good exercise p.23

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Jessie call Freddy? To invite him over after school to practice hockey in the parking lot p.30
  2. How did Suzie treat Freddy when he was talking to Jessie on the phone? She teased him, sang the kissing song to him p.31
  3. What did Freddy’s dad do in response to her teasing? He sent her to her room, like sending a hockey player to the penalty box p.34

Chapter 4

  1. How did Max bully Freddy at lunch? He sat on his lunch sack and smushed his lunch p.36
  2. Why didn’t Jessie think Max would be good at hockey? He wasn’t a team player p.39
  3. How did Max get sent to the time-out table? He broke Chloe’s chopstick and she called over Miss Becky the lunch helper, and explained how Max had been a bully p.44

Chapter 5

  1. Who watches Jessie after school while her mother is at work? Her grandmother p.46
  2. What snack did Jessie and Freddy have after school? Tamales p.47
  3. What did Jessie teach Freddy, as she helped him prepare for the hockey tryouts? He needed to get used to people coming at him; how to hold the stick; how to hit the puck to shoot, pass and make a goal p.51

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Freddy need to apologize to Suzie? He was showing his dad how to shoot a puck using a knife and mashed potatoes and flicked mashed potatoes into Suzie’s face p.56
  2. Why was Freddy so upset that his family thought Jessie was his girlfriend? It was embarrassing to him; she wasn’t his girlfriend and just a friend p.64
  3. What was Freddy’s nickname and why is it a good hockey name? Mouse; because mice move quickly, they can move easily in and out of tight spots, and they almost never get caught p.66

Chapter 7

  1. Define what bragging means and how does it make you feel when someone else is bragging? To talk boastfully; it can make you feel bad p.67
  2. What did Chloe’s mom teach her to do when Max was bullying her? Ignore him p.69
  3. What did Freddy bet Max? His snack and dessert for a week p.68

Chapter 8

  1. Name Freddy’s two good luck charms? His shark tooth and great white shark underwear p.73
  2. How did Suzie help Freddy the morning of the tryouts? She made a pinky swear that she wouldn’t tell their mom about Freddy wearing his lucky underwear when they were dirty and let Freddy use her lucky penny p.78

Chapter 9

  1. Whose team was Freddy on during tryouts? Max’s p.80
  2. Why was it important for Freddy to skate down to the goal when Max had the puck? If the puck didn’t go into the goal, he could pick up the rebound; he picked up the rebound and when Max passed the puck to him, he made a goal and they won the game p.83
  3. Who made the hockey team? Freddy and Max p.88

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