I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Danny Crane moves to Hawaii with his mother to escape a bad crowd in New York City. While planning to stow away on a ship back home, Danny finds himself in the middle of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and must find a way to survive.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 10 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4).
1.Why did Danny's mother decide to move them from New York City to Hawaii?
2.What was Danny doing near the harbor early on the morning of December 7?
3.Who is the young toddler that Danny rescues during the bombing?
4.Danny plans to be a 'stowaway' on a ship. What does the word 'stowaway' mean?
5.The text describes the explosion of the battleship as 'deafening'. What does 'deafening' mean?
6.Why does Danny ultimately change his mind about running away back to New York?
7.Based on Danny's experiences in the story, how does his view of his old friend Earl change?
8.How does Danny feel when he first arrives in Hawaii at the beginning of the book?
9.What specific detail makes Danny realize that the planes flying overhead are not American planes doing a practice drill?
10.After the bombs fell, the harbor was in complete 'chaos'. What does 'chaos' mean?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Lauren Tarshis wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4)?
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4)?
ReadBuddy provides 10 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) 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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