Henry Huggins Reading Comprehension Questions
by Beverly Cleary
Part of the Henry Huggins series · Book 2 of 3
Book Summary
Henry Huggins is an ordinary boy who lives on Klickitat Street. His life becomes much more exciting when he finds a stray dog, Ribsy. Together, Henry and Ribsy have many adventures, from trying to win a dog show to dealing with Ribsy getting lost and even causing chaos during a school play. Henry also tries to earn money for a new bike and a newspaper route, learning about responsibility, persistence, and the joys and challenges of having a beloved pet.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Henry Huggins.
1.What did Henry name the dog he found?
2.What special prize did Ribsy win at the dog show?
3.Where was Ribsy found after he went missing?
4.Why do you think the bus driver wouldn't let Henry take Ribsy on the bus?
5.How do you think Henry felt when Mr. Capper said he was too young for a full newspaper route but offered him a temporary job?
6.Why do you think Ribsy caused a commotion during the school play?
7.What lesson does Henry learn about pets from his experiences with Ribsy?
8.What is one important idea the story teaches about trying to achieve a goal, like Henry wanting a bike or a newspaper route?
9.How did Henry's feelings about being a tree in the school play change from the beginning of the chapter to the end?
10.In the story, Henry found a 'stray' dog. What does the word 'stray' mean?
11.Henry felt 'exasperated' when Ribsy wouldn't sit still for training. What does it mean if Henry felt exasperated?
12.If Henry was 'eager' to get a newspaper route, how was he feeling?
13.If you found a stray dog like Ribsy, what would be the first thing you would do?
14.Henry learned that sometimes you have to start small to reach a big goal. Can you think of a time when you had to do something small first to achieve something bigger?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Henry Huggins to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Henry Huggins with children.
What was your favorite part of Henry Huggins? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Henry Huggins, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Henry Huggins make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Henry Huggins to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Beverly Cleary wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Henry Huggins Series
All 3books →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 Henry Huggins?
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary is recommended for grades K-2 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 Henry Huggins?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Henry Huggins, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Henry Huggins 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
