Amari and the Great Game Reading Comprehension Questions
by B. B. Alston
Part of the Amari series · Book 2 of 2
Book Summary
Amari Peters returns to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs for her second year, only to be nominated for the dangerous Great Game, a competition to decide the next leader of the supernatural world. She must compete against rivals, including her former friend Elsie, while uncovering a conspiracy tied to her brother Quinton's past and the villainous League of Magicians, ultimately making difficult choices to save the supernatural world.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Amari and the Great Game.
1.What is Amari hoping for when she returns to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs?
2.What is the name of the big competition Amari is nominated to play in?
3.Who is one of Amari's main rivals in the Great Game, who used to be her friend?
4.Why do you think Amari feels nervous but determined during the first challenge?
5.Why does Amari start to suspect something unfair is happening in the Great Game?
6.What might happen if Amari doesn't make the right choice when she faces the leader of the League of Magicians?
7.What lesson does Amari learn about being a true leader by the end of the story?
8.What does the story teach us about facing difficult choices?
9.How can you tell that Amari is a brave character in this story?
10.In the story, when Amari is 'nominated' for the Great Game, what does 'nominated' mean?
11.Amari competes against 'rivals' in the Great Game. What does the word 'rivals' mean in this story?
12.Amari 'confronts' the leader of the League of Magicians. What does it mean to 'confront' someone?
13.If you were Amari, how would you feel about competing against your former friend, Elsie?
14.Amari has to make a hard choice about what kind of magic to use. What helps you make hard choices in your life?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Amari and the Great Game to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Amari and the Great Game with children.
What was your favorite part of Amari and the Great Game? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Amari and the Great Game, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Amari and the Great Game make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Amari and the Great Game to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think B. B. Alston wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Amari and the Great Game?
Amari and the Great Game by B. B. Alston is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of AR 5.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Amari and the Great Game?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Amari and the Great Game, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Amari and the Great Game 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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