A Piglet Named Mercy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo
Part of the Mercy Watson series · Book 7 of 8
Book Summary
Mr. and Mrs. Watson live a quiet, predictable life until a tiny piglet falls off a truck and arrives on their doorstep. They take her in, feed her, and realize she is exactly what they needed to make their lives complete, naming her Mercy.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about A Piglet Named Mercy.
1.How does the piglet get to Deckawoo Drive?
2.Who strongly believes that pigs belong on farms, not in houses?
3.What do Mr. and Mrs. Watson feed the piglet when they bring her inside?
4.Why did the Watsons feel like something was missing from their lives before the piglet arrived?
5.Why does Baby Lincoln like the piglet right away?
6.How does the piglet most likely feel when the Watsons wrap her in a blanket and sing to her?
7.What is the main lesson of 'A Piglet Named Mercy'?
8.Why is the name 'Mercy' a perfect fit for the piglet?
9.How do Mr. and Mrs. Watson change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.The Watsons lived a 'predictable' life. What does 'predictable' mean?
11.Eugenia Lincoln says keeping a pig in a house is 'absurd.' What does 'absurd' mean?
12.Mr. Watson calls Mercy a 'porcine wonder.' What does 'porcine' mean?
13.If a tiny piglet suddenly showed up on your front porch, what would you do?
14.Eugenia Lincoln did not want the Watsons to keep Mercy, but they did anyway. Do you think it is okay to make a choice that your neighbors disagree with? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from A Piglet Named Mercy to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading A Piglet Named Mercy with children.
What was your favorite part of A Piglet Named Mercy? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from A Piglet Named Mercy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did A Piglet Named Mercy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend A Piglet Named Mercy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is A Piglet Named Mercy?
A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for A Piglet Named Mercy?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for A Piglet Named Mercy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use A Piglet Named Mercy for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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