Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers Reading Comprehension Questions
by Cynthia Rylant
Part of the Henry and Mudge series · Book 7 of 28
Book Summary
Henry gets sick with a cold and has to stay in bed, while his big dog Mudge keeps him company. But just as Henry gets better, Mudge gets sick! Henry has to take Mudge to the vet and learn how to take care of his best friend.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers.
1.Who gets the 'cold shivers' first in the story?
2.Where does Henry's family take Mudge when he gets sick?
3.What does Henry do for Mudge when Mudge is the patient?
4.In the story, Henry gets the 'cold shivers.' What does the word 'shivers' mean?
5.When Mudge is sick, his tail is 'droopy.' What does 'droopy' mean?
6.Dr. Capello says Mudge is a good 'patient.' What is a patient?
7.Why does Mudge rest his big head on Henry's bed while Henry is sick?
8.How does Henry know that Mudge is feeling sick?
9.Why is Henry so good at taking care of Mudge in the last chapter?
10.What does this story teach us about best friends?
11.How does the story show that pets are like family members?
12.How are Henry's sickness and Mudge's sickness similar in the story?
13.How would you feel if your pet or a friend got sick, and what would you do to help them feel better?
14.Henry's parents gave him popsicles and comic books when he was sick. What makes you feel better when you are sick?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers with children.
What was your favorite part of Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers 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 Get the Cold Shivers?
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers by Cynthia Rylant is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers 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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