Mercy Watson Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen
Book Summary
Mercy Watson is a 'porcine wonder' who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, her adoring owners who treat her like their child. Mercy's favorite thing in the world is hot, buttered toast. One night, feeling lonely, Mercy decides to snuggle into bed with the Watsons. However, Mercy's considerable weight causes the bed to crash through the floor. While the Watsons believe Mercy has bravely gone to find help, Mercy is actually on a mission to satisfy her craving for buttered toast. Her quest leads her to the house of their neighbors, the Lincoln sisters, Baby and Eugenia. A misunderstanding ensues when Baby Lincoln thinks Mercy is a monster, leading Eugenia to call the police. Eventually, the fire department arrives, rescuing the Watsons from their precarious position, and everyone celebrates with a delicious feast of hot buttered toast.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Mercy Watson.
1.What is Mercy Watson's favorite food?
2.Why does Mercy decide to sleep in Mr. and Mrs. Watson's bed?
3.What happens when Mercy, Mr. Watson, and Mrs. Watson are all in the bed?
4.What do the Watsons think Mercy is doing when she leaves the collapsing bed?
5.Who are the Watsons' next-door neighbors?
6.Why does Baby Lincoln scream when she sees Mercy?
7.Who eventually comes to rescue Mr. and Mrs. Watson?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Mercy Watson with children.
What was your favorite part of Mercy Watson? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Mercy Watson, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Mercy Watson make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Mercy Watson to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Mercy Watson?
Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Mercy Watson?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Mercy Watson, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Mercy Watson 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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