Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps Reading Comprehension Questions
by Cynthia Rylant
Part of the Henry and Mudge series · Book 9 of 28
Book Summary
Henry and his large dog Mudge travel to the country to visit Henry's grandmother. Because Mudge is so big and Grandmother's house is full of breakable things, Mudge has to sleep outside on the porch. Henry gets scared and lonely at night without his best friend, until he hears a comforting thumping sound.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps.
1.Where do Henry and Mudge go to visit at the beginning of the story?
2.What is the name of Grandmother's cat?
3.Where does Grandmother say Mudge has to sleep for the night?
4.Why does Grandmother want Mudge to sleep outside?
5.Why is Henry scared when he is in bed by himself?
6.What is actually making the 'thump, thump' sound outside?
7.What does this story teach us about Henry and Mudge's friendship?
8.What is the main lesson Henry learns in the story?
9.How do Henry's feelings change from the beginning of the night to the end of the night?
10.What does the word 'thump' mean in the story?
11.What is a 'porch'?
12.What does it mean when Henry feels 'lonely'?
13.Have you ever felt scared sleeping in a new place? What helped you feel better?
14.Do you think Henry made the right choice to sneak outside to sleep with Mudge? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps with children.
What was your favorite part of Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Cynthia Rylant wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps?
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps by Cynthia Rylant is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps 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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