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Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #7 Search for the Lightning Dragon

Search for the Lightning Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master -- a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize what this story will be about. It will be about the Dragon Masters’ adventure in search of the Lightning Dragon p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why do you think Griffith didn’t want to answer the question about his previous Dragon Masters? Listen to your child’s answer; Something bad must have happened p.9

Chapter 3

  1. Define the word empathy. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
  2. How does Drake have empathy toward Carlos? Drake understands how Carlos will feel when they take him away from his family p.14

Chapter 4

  1. Why is it dangerous for Rori to think she didn’t need anyone watching over her and her dragon? She’s inexperienced and hasn’t had enough training yet p.18

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. Shu and Ana ride their dragons to find the Lightning Dragon; Drake and Diego go to Diego’s home to find Carlos; Diego and Drake see the Lightning Dragon near Shu and Ana while looking into the ball p.21

Chapter 6

  1. Is Ana successful in calming the baby dragon? How do you know? No; it shot lightning and started a home on fire p.30

Chapter 7

  1. Why are Diego and Drake waiting in this chapter? Diego sent Bob to find Carlos, and they’re waiting to hear back from him p.31

Chapter 8

  1. How do you know Diego is nervous about the seashells rattling? He pulls Griffith aside so the children wouldn’t hear p.43
  2. Why is Carlos unhappy to see Diego and Drake? He is uncertain about the things they told him p.48

Chapter 9

  1. Why is Carlos hesitant to go with Drake and Diego? He doesn’t want to leave his grandmother, he is the only one around to help her p.55
  2. Name three characteristics that describe Carlos. Caring, thoughtful, helpful, proactive, hardworking p.56

Chapter 10

  1. What caused the storm? The Lightning Dragon p.60

Chapter 11

  1. How did Drake know Carlos was making a connection with his dragon? Carlos heard a voice crying for help and it was the dragon p.66

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize how the baby dragon is caught. Worm flew close and the baby dragon hit him with lightning; Diego put another bubble around him as his energy wore out p.67

Chapter 13

  1. What solution did Diego and Griffith come up with to help Carlos train his dragon? The dragon and Carlos will stay at Diego’s and Carlos will visit his grandmother everyday p.76

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the events in this chapter. A woman on a dragon came to Diego’s home and stole the baby dragon; no one could stop her, and she disappeared through a hole in the sky made from magic p.79

Chapter 15

  1. What resolve did the Dragon Masters have at the end of this story? They would find and get back Lalo the Lightning Dragon p.90

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #6 Flight of the Moon Dragon

Flight of the Moon Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters have to save the prime Dragon Stone -- or they will lose their connections to their dragons forever! The Dragon Masters travel to the Land of Pyramids in search of the secret Pyramid of the Seven Dragons. There are several puzzles they'll need to solve in order to reach the hidden stone. Will the Dragon Masters find the prime Dragon Stone in time?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why do the Dragon Masters wait to get approval from the king before doing anything? To be respectful to him; he’s in charge of them all p.4

Chapter 2

  1. Why are the Dragon Masters and their dragons going to the Land of the Pyramids? To find the prime Dragon Stone p.2

Chapter 3

  1. Summarize what needs to be done to find the prime Dragon Stone? A flying dragon must find the secret pyramid; six dragons need to enter the pyramid with their Dragon Masters to find the prime stone p.17

Chapter 4

  1. What set the secret pyramid apart from the other pyramids? It has a dragon drawn around the top like the scroll p.24
  2. Why didn’t Wati listen when Heru commanded him to go back? The Dragon Stone is causing their connection to weaken p.25

Chapter 5

  1. How did the Dragon Masters critically think in this chapter? They couldn’t just walk into the pyramid, they needed to figure out how to get into the pyramid by touching their individual dragon’s power symbol all together p.31

Chapter 6

  1. What instructions were the Dragon Masters given? To find the stone, they must each solve a puzzle that goes with their dragon; that Dragon Master and dragon will be left behind until there is only one dragon and Master who find the stone p.34

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize how they escaped out of the room in this chapter? Shu sprayed water into a pipe which opened a door p.43

Chapter 8

  1. How did the Dragon Masters critically think in this chapter? Drake heard water dripping and they realized plants grow in pots; in addition to water, plants need sunlight p.46
  2. Predict how they will get past the vines? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. How did Zera clear the path to the door? She sprayed poison on the vines and killed them p.52
  2. Were you correct in your prediction from the last chapter? Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 10

  1. Did Vulcan succeed at what Rori asked him to do? Why, or why not? No, he burned the ropes on the ceiling in addition to the rope he needed to p.58

Chapter 11

  1. Why is Drake worried to enter the next room? He will be alone with Worm and is worried about what he will need to face p.65

Chapter 12

  1. Did the Dragon Masters and their dragons go in the correct order? How do you know? Yes; when Drake put the stones in the correct order, the door opened p.70
  2. Why did the Dragon Masters need to accompany the dragons into the pyramid? Even though the dragons used their powers, they needed their Masters’ to tell them what to do p.70

Chapter 13

  1. Why do you think the golden egg is draining Worm and the prime stone? Listen to your child’s answer p.76
  2. Why is the pyramid called the Pyramid of the Seven Dragons? Six needed to go in, one will be hatched, making a total of seven dragons p.76

Chapter 14

  1. Why was the connection between the dragons and their Masters’ so weak before, but now it’s strong? The Lightning Dragon was draining the stone; it has hatched and left the pyramid p.82

Chapter 15

  1. Summarize the conclusion to the book? Drake and his friends learned that every ten thousand years the energy from the prime stone creates a Lightning Dragon; they know they need to find and help the baby dragon p.86

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #5 Song of the Poison Dragon

Song of the Poison Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

The Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Petra. 8 years old, a girl, long blond curly hair, she wears a blue dress, is the newest Dragon Master p.2

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Petra in this chapter. Negative, asks a lot of questions without waiting for answers, know it all p.10

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Petra’s reaction when she saw her dragon? She didn’t want to name it or spend time with it p.18

Chapter 4

  1. Why does Drake feel like Petra doesn’t belong? She’s not interested in the food, her dragon, or being with the other Dragon Masters p.25

Chapter 5

  1. Why did King Roland get sprayed with poison? Petra didn’t listen to Drake and her dragon sprayed him p.32

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Petra need to connect with her dragon? The hydra will cure the king if told to p.38

Chapter 7

  1. Choose a word to describe Drake in this chapter. Why did you choose that word? Compassion, empathy, etc; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. How is Drake a good friend in this chapter? He is kind and patient with Petra; he teaches her how to be a Dragon Master p.46

Chapter 9

  1. Why is Petra upset in this chapter? The queen thought the Dragon Stone had chosen the wrong Dragon Master p.57

Chapter 10

  1. Do you agree that Griffith or Rori’s solution is better? Why? Griffith’s solution is to be peaceful, Rori’s is to scare the villagers; listen to your child’s answer p.62

Chapter 11

  1. What is the hydra’s response to Petra grabbing its tail? It shot poison at Drake p.70

Chapter 12

  1. How did the hydra heal Drake? The four heads sang a song of healing p.73

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Worm teleported Drake, Petra and the hydra to the king’s chamber; the hydra sang the healing song; the king is still very sick, but Queen Rose thought he had improved a little; Griffith thinks the healing will take longer since the king has been sick longer p.76

Chapter 14

  1. What did Petra name her dragon? Why? Zera; the dragon purrs when she pets it like her pet kitten Zera, back home p.86

Chapter 15

  1. What’s the conclusion to this story? Heru comes to the Dragon Masters seeking help to find the Prime Dragon Stone, it is dying; if the stone dies, the Dragon Masters will lose their connection to their dragons p.90

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #4 Power of the Fire Dragon

Power of the Fire Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

When evil wizard Maldred, riding a giant four-headed dragon that spits poison, attacks the castle, Rori and Drake are forced to defend the castle by themselves.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Do you think it’s wise for the dragons to be shown in public? Why or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.6 
  2. What emotion do you think Rori is feeling when on page 8, her face turns red and she looks away? Why? Embarrassed; angry; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 2

  1. Why are the Dragon Masters showing the dragon’s powers to the king? So, the king can know what they do and how powerful they are p.11

Chapter 3

  1. Why is the king only taking two dragons to the summer festival? He only liked what two dragons showed him p.19

Chapter 4

  1. Why did Diego bring a crystal ball with him? To check to see if there was any sign of Maldred p.27
  2. Was there any sign of him? No

Chapter 5 

  1. Why is Drake uncomfortable with having fun? He’s too worried about Worm’s message p.35 

Chapter 6

  1. What instructions did Diego give to Rori and Drake? To get inside the castle if they saw any danger p.37

Chapter 7

  1. Did Rori follow the instructions? No p.43
  2. What did Drake do when Rori went to fight Maldred? He called to Worm to help bring Diego p.44

Chapter 8

  1. What did Maldred mean when he said, “Worm is mine now!” He cast a spell so Worm will be under his control p.54

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Maldred think he could make kingdoms bow down to him if he could control Worm? Worm has such strong powers that other kingdoms will be terrified p.59

Chapter 10

  1. What did Maldred do to Vulcan? He froze him in midair so the hydra could attack him p.64

Chapter 11

  1. How did Vulcan heal from the dark magic? Shu’s breath healed him p.68

Chapter 12

  1. How did they defeat Maldred? Drake knocked the stone away from him; Worm used his powers to take him off the hydra and hold him in the air; the wizards sent him to Wizard’s Council Prison p.72

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Worm teleported everyone to Queen Rose’s castle; Rori connected with Vulcan, and she could hear him p.78

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the conclusion of this story. The king is throwing a feast to celebrate the dragons defeating Maldred; a new Dragon Master will be chosen for the hydra p.83

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #2 Saving the Sun Dragon

Saving the Sun Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. Drake is a dragon master; the dragons and their master’s were reviewed; Kepri started falling when she was in the sky p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Kepri fall out of the sky? She grew tired and wasn’t able to fly; the red orb was dark magic and can make sun dragons sick p.15

Chapter 3

  1. Share two reasons why Griffith and the Dragon Masters need to act quickly to save Kepri. She is sick and needs to get better; the king is angry and will fire Griffith if he doesn’t heal her p.22

Chapter 4

  1. Describe how the Dragon Masters worked as a team in this chapter. They all listened to Griffith and did as he said; each person had a job to do and did it p.25

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. The Dragon Masters eat; Kepri isn’t getting better; Drake and Ana are homesick; Drake goes to bed and wakes up to his Crystal glowing, Worm tells him to come to him p.33

Chapter 6

  1. Predict what you think will happen as the kids touch Worm. Listen to your child’s answer p.45

Chapter 7

  1. Where did Worm take them and why? To Kepri and Ana’s home country; to find the sun dragon’s twin to heal Kepri p.50

Chapter 8

  1. Describe Heru. He’s a boy who saved the Dragon Masters from the robbers on the pyramid; he has black hair and dark skin like Ana; his father gave him a Dragon Stone and he has a dragon

Chapter 9

  1. What do you think the rainbow light did in this chapter? Healed Kepri p.62

Chapter 10

  1. Choose a word that describes Ana in this chapter? Why? Listen to your child’s answer; brave, courageous, determined; she loves Kepri and courageously protected her p.66

Chapter 11

  1. List the powers you know Worm has so far. Teleport people wherever he wants them to go; can stop and lift things with his mind; talk to Drake p.67

Chapter 12

  1. Why is Ana sad in this chapter? She thinks Kepri is happier with Wati; she thinks should say goodbye to Kepri p.76

Chapter 13

  1. What convinced Ana that Kepri wanted to come home with her? Kepri talked to Ana with the stone and told her p.79

Chapter 14

  1. Why didn’t Drake want to tell the king the truth about how Kepri was healed? He knew the king would be mad and possibly take Worm away p.88
  • Do you agree with Drake’s decision? Listen to your child’s answer

Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #1 Rise of the Earth Dragon

Rise of the Earth Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0

Eight-year-old Drake is taken to the castle, where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo, and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe the main character. Drake is 8 years old; his family grows onions; they’re peasants; the king chose him p.1
  2. What would you do in this situation? If you were Drake, would you want to do as the king said? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 2

  1. What did you learn in this chapter? The dragon stone chose Drake because he has the heart of a dragon and will become a Dragon Master; the king can’t control the dragons, so he needs the Dragon Masters; the Dragon Stone will help Drake connect with his dragon but can’t protect him from their powers p.12

Chapter 3

  1. What similarities do the dragons have in common with their masters? The dragons match their master’s culture and personality p.15

Chapter 4

  1. Why do you think Drake gets an Earth Dragon? He has worked the earth his entire life growing onions with his family p.22

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Drake feel like a failure? He couldn’t get his dragon to perform during target practice p.29

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Rori. A girl who has a fire breathing dragon; she’s not very nice and makes fun of others p.32
  2. Describe Bo. He’s a good friend to Drake; has a water dragon; will be Drake’s roommate; knows how to read and write p.31

Chapter 7

  1. Why does King Roland make Drake nervous? He put pressure on Drake to not let him down p.36
  2. Summarize the dream Drake has. He is in a cave with Worm and other earth dragons; there was an explosion, and the dragons were looking for a way out p.38

Chapter 8

  1. Why did Drake feel nervous that his stone was glowing? No one else’s stone was glowing, and he didn’t know what it meant p.47

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Drake’s eyes burn in this chapter? He misses his mom, and it made him sad to read her letter p.52

Chapter 10

  1. What special power does Worm have? He can share his thoughts with Drake p.58
  2. How are Drake and Worm similar? They both were taken from their families p.60

Chapter 11

  1. How is Bo a good friend? He teaches Drake how to write; Drake trusts him p.62

Chapter 12

  1. Who told Drake not to go inside the tunnel? Worm p.70

Chapter 13

  1. What is Worm trying to protect Drake from? An evil wizard’s magic p.73

Chapter 14

  1. Predict what will happen. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 15

  1. How did Worm save them? He made the rocks turn to dust p.82

Chapter 16

  1. Why did Drake feel encouraged at the end of the book? He is understanding his dragon and has a strong connection to him; he is learning his dragon’s special powers p.90

Comprehension Questions – Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #27 The Case of the Frog-jumping Contest

The Case of the Frog-jumping Contest

by James Preller

Grades 2-5; Genre - Mystery; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

Jigsaw Jones investigates when the champion frog in a frog-jumping contest mysteriously disappears.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story? Stringbean is missing his frog and needs it back by Sunday for a frog-jumping contest p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why do you think Stringbean’s frog went missing? Because of the construction going on in his house; it’s causing the frogs to go crazy p.11

Chapter 3

  1. Why does Mila think someone stole the frog? A lot of friends were over that day and whoever stole the frog wanted to win $20 from the frog-jumping contest p.21

Chapter 4

  1. What is The plan to find the missing frog? Put up fliers, talk to suspects; take Rags to smell out the frog p.28

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize Jigsaw’s conversation with Eddie. Eddie had been over to Stringbean’s house, but didn’t know Adonis was missing and thought to place his bet on another frog who belongs to the new girl named Sasha p.33

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize the interaction Jigsaw had with Sasha and Lucy? The girls did a hand rhyme; they had been at Stringbean’s, and thought the carpenter was strange; Sasha said there were a lot of workers going in and out; they wanted to help look for Adoni; Sasha told Jigsaw he should enter the contest p.38

Chapter 7

  1. Why is Slim all muddy? From going into the lake to catch frogs p.49

Chapter 8

  1. Why does Jigsaw want to enter the contest? To keep an eye on the race to see if anyone stole the frog p.54

Chapter 9

  1. Why is Jigsaw feeling down? He hasn’t found the frog and only has a couple of hours until the race p.61

Chapter 10

  1. Why does Jigsaw think the carpenter has Adonis? Tom was in the room with the frogs and has his equipment with him; Jigsaw thinks Adonis jumped into Tom’s tools p.65

Chapter 11

  1. How do we know Stringbean really cared for Adonis his frog? Adonis was sick from not having water, so Stringbean took him home and was going to take care of him; he didn’t care about the race, just his frog p.70

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize the conclusion of this story. Jigsaw’s frog didn’t jump in the contest; Slim won; they took the frogs back to Twin Lakes p.72

Comprehension Questions – Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #30 The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

by James Preller

Grades 2-5; Genre - Mystery; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

When the class's candy stash disappears, it's up to Jigsaw and Mila to figure out who stole it. There's more than one person with a sweet tooth in Ms. Gleason's classroom, so solving the mystery won't be easy.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What is love poetry? Why do you think Jigsaw doesn’t like love poetry? Poetry about love; Listen to your child’s answer. 
  2. Do you like love poetry? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. The class reviews what a poem is; each class member is to write their own poem about something they love; Ms. Gleason has a surprise for the class when their poems are finished p.5

Chapter 3

  1. Predict what Jigsaw’s poem is about? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4 

  1. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer
  2. What’s missing at the end of the chapter? Whatever was in the gum ball machine p.20

Chapter 5

  1. What evidence did they find in the chapter? Two candy wrappers; a paper with a note and chocolate on it; one wrapper was under Ms. Gleason’s desk and one near Mike’s cubby; one student bragged about knowing what was inside the gum ball machine and another loves candy p.23

Chapter 6

  1. What evidence suggests the boys were lying? Interrupting each other; stating one didn’t like chocolate; covering for each other p.29

Chapter 7

  1. Why do Jigsaw and Mila think Lucy took the chocolate? The writing in her poem matches a writing on paper that has a chocolate smudge p.38

Chapter 8

  1. Have you made music before? How? Listen to your child’s answer; clapping, humming, an instrument, tapping toe p.47

Chapter 9

  1. Why did it seem like the kids in Jigsaw’s class didn’t remember how to tell the truth? Several have lied about eating the candy and liking chocolate p.54

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize this chapter. Jigsaw and Mila found out that a significant number of kids knew about the kisses in the gum ball machine and snuck a candy; it started with a student watching Ms. Gleason sneaking a candy from under the sheet; Jigsaw was confused since everyone seemed to be lying p.55

Chapter 11

  1. Predict who you think stole the candy? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 12

  1. On page 71, the author states that, “Ms.Gleason was happy there wasn’t a thief in Room 201.” Do you agree with that statement? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer; if most everyone in the class took a candy during the week before they were given permission, then they were dishonest and stole it 

Comprehension Questions – Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #26 The Case of the Double Trouble Detectives

The Case of the Double Trouble Detectives

by James Preller

Grades 2-5; Genre - Mystery; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

Jigsaw Jones finds himself in competition with Reggie for the title of the best detective in town. Reggie relies on technology and charm to solve mysteries. Can Jigsaw prove that he is better?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize this introduction. Jigsaw’s eating dinner with his family; his sister is mad at her friends for telling a boy she thinks he is cute, but she found out the boy thinks she’s cute too p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Mila worried about Reginald? He started his own detective agency, and she doesn’t think he can handle it p.11

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Reginald. 8 years old; wealthy; wears glasses; short; nice; lonely p.20

Chapter 4

  1. Describe Reginald’s office? Clean and large; leather armchairs and oak desk; thick carpeting; phones and other gadgets; four television screens on the wall p.26

Chapter 5

  1. Why was it difficult for Jigsaw to walk out of the room? He knows he can solve the mystery and wants to help Reg p.35

Chapter 6

  1. Define homophone. Give an example not listed in the story. Two words that sound the same, but have different definitions; listen to your child’s answer (ie. hole/whole; tail/tale; roll; role) p.41

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Jigsaw and Mila went to stake out Athena’s house and found Reg stuck in a tree; Jigsaw climbed up and helped him, but Reg grabbed a dead branch and he fell down into a bush p.46

Chapter 8

  1. Why do they need to find the socks? The war rings could be attached to them p.58

Chapter 9

  1. What mystery does Jigsaw’s dad want him to solve? Why his mom is mad at him p.63

Chapter 10

  1. Why do married people fight sometimes? Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 11

  1. Why did Reginald stop by Jigsaw’s house? To let him know he’s not cut out to be a detective and to tell them thanks for watching out for him p.72

Chapter 12

  1. Why is it such a big deal Jigsaw’s father forgot his wedding anniversary? Wedding anniversaries are special and are a time to celebrate a marriage p.78

Comprehension Questions – Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #13 The Case of the Detective in Diguise

The Case of the Detective in Disguise

by James Preller

Grades 2-5; Genre - Mystery; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

Someone is stealing brownies from the sandwich shop, and Jigsaw goes undercover to catch the brownie bandit.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What’s the definition of “disguise”? To change your appearance to hide who you are.
  2. Why are Jigsaw and Mila making a poster? They want to solve mysteries and hope to receive business at the sandwich shop Jigsaw goes to after school p.5

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Ben. 5th grader; Jigsaw’s buddy; likes sports; received a football fort his birthday; nice to Jigsaw; not nice to Bobby p.7

Chapter 3

  1. Have you ever felt like you didn’t need a baby sitter but had to have one anyway? Listen to your child’s answer
  2. Is Jigsaw going to find a mystery to solve at the sandwich shop? Explain. Yes, the people baby sitting him have had problems p.17

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize the case Jigsaw has been asked to figure out and how is he going to solve it? Brownies are disappearing after school; putting on a disguise so his friends don’t recognize him p.19

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. The students are learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and are decorating the halls in his honor; Jigsaw wrote Mila a secret code; something is wrong with Ben p.25

Chapter 6

  1. What does the phrase “stone in my shoe” mean? Use it in a sentence. Always been a problem; listen to your child’s answer p.36

Chapter 7

  1. Do you agree that Red Cap did the right thing to tell on Jigsaw shopping in the back? Why, or why not? Yes; to help the owners of the store p.43

Chapter 8

  1. Describe Solofsky. In 2nd grade with Jigsaw; wants to be a detective; calls Jigsaw by his first name, Theodore; mean p.50

Chapter 9

  1. Predict what Jigsaw asked Marc to do. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize this chapter. Ben got his football back and Solofsky claimed to have found it; Mike said he saw the thieves and got the ball back, but Mila doesn’t believe him p.59

Chapter11

  1. What is the outcome of the two mysteries? Solofsky has Mike take the football so he could pretend to solve the case; the owner was sneaking brownies and eating them when he took out the trash p.67
  2. Were you correct in your prediction of how Marc helped Jigsaw? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer; Marc watched Mike from his window and saw he was eating brownies p.68