Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind Reading Comprehension Questions
by Cynthia Rylant
Part of the Henry and Mudge series · Book 12 of 28
Book Summary
Henry and his big dog Mudge are very scared of thunderstorms. When a wild wind blows in a loud storm, they try to hide. Henry's parents help distract them with a fun game until the storm passes, showing them that being together makes scary things easier to handle.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind.
1.What kind of weather are Henry and Mudge very scared of?
2.Where do Henry and Mudge hide when the loud thunderstorm arrives?
3.What does Henry's dad say when the thunder crashes to try and make it less scary?
4.Why does Mudge pace around the house and whine in the first chapter?
5.Why does Henry think his dad is acting crazy during the storm?
6.How does playing the board game act like 'magic' for Henry?
7.What is a good lesson to learn from Henry and Mudge's experience with the storm?
8.How do Henry's parents show that they care about his feelings during the storm?
9.How do Henry's feelings change from the beginning of the storm to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'whined' mean when Mudge whines at the wild wind?
11.The book calls the thunderstorm 'The Enemy.' What is an enemy?
12.What does it mean when Henry's parents try to 'distract' him from the storm?
13.If you were scared of a loud thunderstorm like Henry, what activity would you do to distract yourself?
14.Henry's dad tries to make the storm less scary by yelling 'Boom!' with the thunder. Do you think this was a good idea? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind with children.
What was your favorite part of Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind 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 Wild Wind?
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind by Cynthia Rylant is recommended for grades K-2 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 Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind, 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 Wild Wind 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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