Hour of the Olympics Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mary Pope Osborne
Part of the Magic Tree House series · Book 16 of 40
Book Summary
Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient Greece to find a lost story for Morgan le Fay. They arrive during the first Olympic Games, but Annie learns that girls are not allowed to attend! When Annie sneaks into the games anyway, she gets in trouble, and a magical winged horse must come to their rescue.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Hour of the Olympics.
1.What are Jack and Annie looking for in ancient Greece?
2.Who is the famous thinker that Jack and Annie meet in ancient Greece?
3.Who rescues Jack and Annie from the angry guards at the Olympics?
4.Why did Annie sneak into the Olympic games even though Plato told her to stay behind?
5.Why was the author of the lost story 'anonymous'?
6.How does Jack feel when he first sees Annie in the crowd at the Olympic games?
7.What important lesson does the story teach about rules?
8.What does Annie's behavior in ancient Greece show about her character?
9.How are the ancient Olympics different from the Olympics today based on what Jack and Annie learn?
10.What does the word 'chariot' mean in the story?
11.If a story is 'anonymous', what does that mean?
12.What is a 'philosopher' like Plato?
13.Annie was very upset when she found out girls couldn't go to the Olympics. How would you feel if you were told you couldn't do something just because of who you are?
14.Pegasus the winged horse saved Jack and Annie. If you had a magical animal to help you out of trouble, what would it be and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Hour of the Olympics to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Hour of the Olympics with children.
What was your favorite part of Hour of the Olympics? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Hour of the Olympics, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Hour of the Olympics make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Hour of the Olympics to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Mary Pope Osborne wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Hour of the Olympics?
Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Hour of the Olympics?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Hour of the Olympics, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Hour of the Olympics 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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