Mercy Watson to the Rescue Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo
Part of the Mercy Watson series · Book 1 of 8
Book Summary
Mr. and Mrs. Watson's pet pig, Mercy, accidentally saves them from falling through the floor when she leaves their breaking bed to go looking for her favorite snack: hot toast with a great deal of butter.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Mercy Watson to the Rescue.
1.What is Mercy Watson's absolute favorite food to eat?
2.Why does the Watsons' bed start to fall through the floor?
3.Who calls the fire department when Mercy goes next door?
4.Why does Mercy actually jump off the breaking bed and leave the Watsons' bedroom?
5.Why does Baby Lincoln scream when she looks out her window?
6.Why do Mr. and Mrs. Watson believe Mercy is a hero at the end of the story?
7.What is a major theme or lesson shown in this story?
8.How does the author use hot toast at the end of the story to show a theme of community?
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 that keeping a pig in a house is 'folly.' What does 'folly' mean in this sentence?
12.The book says the floorboards were 'groaning' under the bed. What does 'groaning' mean here?
13.If you were Mr. or Mrs. Watson, would you let a pig sleep in your bed? Why or why not?
14.Mercy didn't actually mean to save the Watsons; she just wanted toast. Do you think she is still a hero? Explain your answer.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Mercy Watson to the Rescue to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Mercy Watson to the Rescue with children.
What was your favorite part of Mercy Watson to the Rescue? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Mercy Watson to the Rescue, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Mercy Watson to the Rescue make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Mercy Watson to the Rescue 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 to the Rescue?
Mercy Watson to the Rescue 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 to the Rescue?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Mercy Watson to the Rescue, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Mercy Watson to the Rescue 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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