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Comprehension Questions – Dragon Masters #3 Secret of the Water Dragon

Secret of the Water Dragon

by Tracey West

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Someone is trying to steal the Dragon Stone. Drake soon discovers that the thief is his friend and fellow Dragon Master, Bo! Could the dark wizard somehow be behind this? The Dragon Masters must find a way to protect the Dragon Stone — and keep Bo's family out of danger.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. The king’s crafters are making saddles for each of the dragons; Bo found a black feather on his pillow p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Explain how we know Bo is upset? He didn’t sleep, he didn’t eat breakfast, he says he’s excited but doesn’t sound like it p.7

Chapter 3

  1. Why is Griffith concerned about the Dragon Stone? A thief tried to steal it p.15

Chapter 4

  1. Who is trying to steal the Dragon Stone? Bo p.22
  2. Why do you think he wants it? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize why Bo wanted to steal the stone. The Emperor put Bo’s family in prison and told Bo to bring the stone to him to save them p.-27
  2. Have you ever had a secret you needed to keep to protect someone? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize how the Raven Guard stole the stone. One used a magic charm on Rori and Ana that made them share where the stone is; he knocked out the guard and stole the stone p.31

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Griffith and the Dragon Masters (except Bo), went after the Raven Guard; Rori grabbed the bag with the stone; Vulcan blew fire on the guard just as he disappeared p.35

Chapter 8

  1. Name something positive that happened in this chapter. Shu spoke to Bo; they got the Dragon Stone back; Shu helped put out the fire p.46

Chapter 9

  1. Define the word trust. Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
  2. Why does Drake need to trust Bo right now? They are going to save the Emperor and Bo’s family; Drake doesn’t know if Bo will do anything dangerous to save his family p.53

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize this chapter. Bo and Drake go to Bo’s kingdom; they get captured by the Raven Guard p.55

Chapter 11

  1. Predict how the boys will be saved. Listen to your child’s answer p.68

Chapter 12

  1. Describe the Emperor’s reaction after the spell wore off. Thought Shu was a beautiful creature; he didn’t want his guards to hurt his guests; he is going to free Bo’s family, realized he’d been under a dark spell p.72

Chapter 13

  1. How has Bo made his kingdom proud? He helped free the kingdom from the dark magic p.82

Chapter 14

  1. Why do the Dragon Masters need to rise against Maldred? He is evil and wants to steal the dragons p.90

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