Chrysanthemum Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kevin Henkes
Book Summary
Chrysanthemum loves her unique name until she starts school and other children tease her about it. She becomes very sad and wishes for a different name. Her parents try to comfort her, but it's a new music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle, who helps Chrysanthemum feel proud of her name again by sharing her own long, beautiful name and showing admiration for Chrysanthemum's.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Chrysanthemum.
1.What did Chrysanthemum love most about herself at the beginning of the story?
2.Who made fun of Chrysanthemum's name at school?
3.What does the word "delighted" mean when Chrysanthemum's parents were "delighted" with her?
4.Why do you think Chrysanthemum felt "wilted" after school?
5.What did Chrysanthemum's parents tell her to make her feel better?
6.What lesson does Chrysanthemum learn by the end of the story?
7.How do you think Chrysanthemum felt when the other kids made fun of her name? What would you do if someone made fun of your name?
8.What is special about your name? Or what is a name you like and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Chrysanthemum to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Chrysanthemum with children.
What was your favorite part of Chrysanthemum? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Chrysanthemum, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Chrysanthemum make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Chrysanthemum to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kevin Henkes wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More Reading Questions You Might Like
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
by Peggy Rathmann
39 Clues: One False Note: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2)
by Gordon Korman
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1)
by Rick Riordan
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Chrysanthemum?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Chrysanthemum, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Chrysanthemum 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.
Want your child to try the full quiz?
Just download the free app.
Scan a book cover
any book covers
Answer fun questions
with instant feedback
Watch reading grow
scores and streaks
ReadBuddy.ai
