Section Vocabulary
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oozed
repulsive vulnerable exasperation minuscule possessed blissful gouge concoct meager foray formidable glower demise blunt |
carnage
sullen banister incident indifferent mortified weathered uprising ambitious cunning undeniable nemesis culinary exile plausible |
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 18-22
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Questions for Chapter 18-22
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 18: Forager 369
1. What do you think the Queen meant when she answered
Mantis by saying: How do we get the wind to blow
in our direction?
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2. Why did Forager 369 no longer fear the Unknown Forest?
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Chapter 19: Answers in Swahili
1. Why does Book Louse, normally so sure of himself, suddenly
have doubts about his own judgement?
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Chapter 20: Battle Cry
1. Explain what is meant by the passage: The vital interconnected
pieces that held Meadowfield together were suddenly falling
apart.
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2. What special talent does Forager 369 bring to the loyal subject
bees in the forest?
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Chapter 21: The Clearing
1. Three groups of bug-fellows on three different missions is
the subject of this chapter. Describe each group's goal.
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Chapter 22: Facing the Enemy
1. What made the bombardiers change their loyalty again?
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1. What do you think the Queen meant when she answered
Mantis by saying: How do we get the wind to blow
in our direction?
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2. Why did Forager 369 no longer fear the Unknown Forest?
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Chapter 19: Answers in Swahili
1. Why does Book Louse, normally so sure of himself, suddenly
have doubts about his own judgement?
_______________________________________
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Chapter 20: Battle Cry
1. Explain what is meant by the passage: The vital interconnected
pieces that held Meadowfield together were suddenly falling
apart.
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2. What special talent does Forager 369 bring to the loyal subject
bees in the forest?
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Chapter 21: The Clearing
1. Three groups of bug-fellows on three different missions is
the subject of this chapter. Describe each group's goal.
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Chapter 22: Facing the Enemy
1. What made the bombardiers change their loyalty again?
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Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 23 - 27
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Questions for Chapter 23 - 27
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 23: The Bere-Aern
1. Make a list of at least five "obstacles" the bug-fellows
encountered in this chapter.
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Chapter 24: Promise and Decision
1. What kind of "beast" do you think destroyed the loyal
subject's home? What descriptions of the beast were used
that helped you decide what it was?
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2. From Book Louse's description of his relationship with Ashley,
can you be certain they really are able to communicate with
each other? What evidence supports their ability to
communicate? What evidence may indicate they do not have
this ability and Ashley and Book Louse simply imagine it?
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Chapter 25: With Friends Like These...
1. What were some of the methods used by the First Queen as
a test to see if the bug-fellows were ready for battle?
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Chapter 26: Falling on Deaf Ears
1. Why do you think Book Louse is unable to get Ashley's
attention?
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Chapter 27: The Bookshelf
1. Why didn't Book Louse like to chew on the pages
of Ashley's books?
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2. What meaning do you think the author was trying to give
through Ashley's comment,
"I think I just had a bug talk to me!"
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Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 28 - 32
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Questions for Chapter 28 - 32
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 28: Stratagem
1. Why did the bombardier shoot his acidic fluids at
Praying Mantis?
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2. What is meant by cuddle death and why do you
think it is called that?
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3. When the First Queen first explained her plan to the others,
she said they would need to depend on the undependable.
What 2 parts of her plan was she probably referring to?
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Chapter 29: Freedom's Breeze
1. Is this the only time that Ashley released the captured insects
from Franklin's bug zoo? Do you think this time is any
different?
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Chapter 30: Through the Wet-Sky
1. Name some of the problems the First Queen inherited
after taking over the throne.
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2. Why did Forager 369 fly off by herself?
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Chapter 31: Heroes of Meadowfield
1. What did you think about Stag Beetle's decision to leave?
How did it make you feel?
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Chapter 32: Epilogue
1. How would you explain the appearance of the three silvery
cylinders? How do you think they got there?
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2. Do you think the Luna moth spoke to Ashley? If it did,
what do you think it might have said?
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1. Why did the bombardier shoot his acidic fluids at
Praying Mantis?
______________________________________
______________________________________
2. What is meant by cuddle death and why do you
think it is called that?
_______________________________________
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3. When the First Queen first explained her plan to the others,
she said they would need to depend on the undependable.
What 2 parts of her plan was she probably referring to?
_______________________________________
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Chapter 29: Freedom's Breeze
1. Is this the only time that Ashley released the captured insects
from Franklin's bug zoo? Do you think this time is any
different?
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Chapter 30: Through the Wet-Sky
1. Name some of the problems the First Queen inherited
after taking over the throne.
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2. Why did Forager 369 fly off by herself?
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Chapter 31: Heroes of Meadowfield
1. What did you think about Stag Beetle's decision to leave?
How did it make you feel?
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Chapter 32: Epilogue
1. How would you explain the appearance of the three silvery
cylinders? How do you think they got there?
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2. Do you think the Luna moth spoke to Ashley? If it did,
what do you think it might have said?
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