Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery Reading Comprehension Questions
by L. M. Montgomery
Book Summary
Anne of Green Gables tells the story of Anne Shirley, a spirited and imaginative orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, an elderly brother and sister who live on a farm called Green Gables in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. They had intended to adopt a boy to help with farm work, but Anne's arrival changes their lives forever. Anne, with her vivid imagination, dramatic personality, and tendency to get into scrapes, slowly wins over the Cuthberts and the community, finding a true home and family.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery.
1.Who did Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert originally want to adopt?
2.What did Anne accidentally give Diana Barry instead of raspberry cordial?
3.What did Anne do when Gilbert Blythe teased her about her red hair?
4.Why do you think Marilla first wanted to send Anne back?
5.How did Matthew feel about Anne when he first met her?
6.What can you infer about Anne's personality from her many mishaps, like dyeing her hair green or falling off a roof?
7.What is a main lesson Anne learns about growing up?
8.What important theme is shown when Anne decides to give up her scholarship to help Marilla?
9.How can you tell that Marilla's feelings for Anne changed throughout the story?
10.What does the word 'orphan' mean in the story?
11.In the story, Anne calls Diana her 'bosom friend.' What does 'bosom' mean in this context?
12.When Anne felt 'mortified' by her green hair, what does that mean she felt?
13.If you were Anne, how would you have reacted when Gilbert Blythe teased you about your red hair?
14.Anne had a very vivid imagination. How do you think having a strong imagination helps or hurts a person in real life?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery with children.
What was your favorite part of Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think L. M. Montgomery wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery?
Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery by L. M. Montgomery is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Anne of Green Gables by L. M Montgomery 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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