I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Hugo Ballard, his mother, and his little sister Marty are flying on the massive Hindenburg airship from Germany to America. Hugo explores the luxurious zeppelin and uncovers a dangerous secret involving a Nazi officer and a passenger trying to escape. But the real danger strikes when the hydrogen-filled airship suddenly catches fire in New Jersey, and Hugo must fight to survive the flames and find his family.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13).
1.Who is traveling on the Hindenburg with Hugo?
2.Where is the Hindenburg trying to land at the end of its journey?
3.Who is waiting for Hugo, Mom, and Marty in America?
4.Why is Hugo so worried about his little sister, Marty, during the trip?
5.Why does Hugo decide to help Mr. Singer?
6.Why did the Hindenburg catch fire so quickly and burn up in seconds?
7.What is a major lesson Hugo learns about bravery in the story?
8.How does the story show the importance of family?
9.How does the author build suspense (a feeling of nervous excitement) right before the Hindenburg catches fire?
10.What does the word 'luxurious' mean when describing the inside of the Hindenburg?
11.What is a 'zeppelin' in the story?
12.What does the word 'spy' mean when Colonel Kohl is looking for one?
13.If you were on the Hindenburg before the disaster, what part of the giant airship would you want to explore first, and why?
14.Hugo decides to keep Mr. Singer's secret to protect him from Colonel Kohl, even though it is dangerous. Would you have done the same thing? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) 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 Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13)?
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 5.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 (I Survived #13) for reading practice?
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