Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo
Part of the Mercy Watson series · Book 6 of 8
Book Summary
Mercy Watson, a lovable pig who adores hot buttered toast, accidentally saves the day when Mr. and Mrs. Watson's bed falls through the floor.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes.
1.What is Mercy Watson's absolute favorite food to eat?
2.Where do Mr. and Mrs. Watson get stuck in the middle of the night?
3.Who chases Mercy Watson around the yard in her bathrobe?
4.Why does Mercy actually leave the Watsons' bedroom after the bed breaks?
5.Why does Baby Lincoln think there is a monster at her window?
6.Based on the end of the story, how do the Watsons feel about Mercy's actions?
7.What is a main theme or lesson shown in this story?
8.How does the story show that people often see what they want to see?
9.How are Eugenia Lincoln and Baby Lincoln different from each other?
10.Mr. Watson calls Mercy a 'porcine wonder'. What does the word 'porcine' mean?
11.Eugenia Lincoln says keeping a pig in the house is 'folly'. What does 'folly' mean?
12.The Watsons call Mercy a 'heroine' at the end of the story. What is a heroine?
13.If you were stuck in a broken bed hanging over a hole like the Watsons, what would you do to get help?
14.Do you think Mercy is a real hero in this story? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes with children.
What was your favorite part of Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes?
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes by Kate DiCamillo is recommended for grades K-2 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: Something Wonky this Way Comes?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes 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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