Hollow City Ransom Riggs Reading Comprehension Questions
by Unknown
Book Summary
In this sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Jacob Portman and his new friends flee their island to save Miss Peregrine, who is trapped in the form of a bird. They travel to war-torn London in 1940 to find the only uncaptured ymbryne, Miss Wren, facing hollowgasts, wights, and shocking betrayals along the way.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 9 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Hollow City Ransom Riggs.
1.What form is Miss Peregrine stuck in at the beginning of the story?
2.Where are Jacob and the peculiar children trying to travel to find Miss Wren?
3.Who does the bird they have been carrying actually turn out to be at the end of the book?
4.What does the word 'peculiar' mean when used to describe Jacob and his friends?
5.When the children find a 'menagerie', what have they discovered?
6.Based on the text, how can you identify a 'wight' from a normal human?
7.Why does Jacob decide to stay with Emma and the peculiar children instead of trying to go back to his normal life?
8.How does the setting of the London Blitz affect the children's journey?
9.Why is it so urgent for the children to find Miss Wren quickly?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Hollow City Ransom Riggs to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Hollow City Ransom Riggs with children.
What was your favorite part of Hollow City Ransom Riggs? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Hollow City Ransom Riggs, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Hollow City Ransom Riggs make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Hollow City Ransom Riggs to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think the author wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Hollow City Ransom Riggs?
Hollow City Ransom Riggs by Unknown is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 5.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Hollow City Ransom Riggs?
ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Hollow City Ransom Riggs, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Hollow City Ransom Riggs 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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