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Mississippi Bridge

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by Mildred D. Taylor

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Book Summary

This novella, part of the Logan family saga, tells the story of Jeremy Simms, a white boy who is friends with Black children during the Great Depression. The main event involves a tragic bus accident where a rickety bridge collapses, sending a bus full of Black passengers into the river. The story highlights the racial prejudice and injustice of the time, as rescue efforts prioritize white lives over Black lives, deeply affecting Jeremy.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What happened to the old bridge as the Black children's bus was crossing?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who was Jeremy's friend who was on the Black children's bus?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who was blamed for the bridge accident?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Jeremy was upset about how the rescue was handled?

Inferencemedium

5What does Jeremy's friendship with Moe Turner tell you about Jeremy?

Inferencemedium

6Why do you think the white bus crossed the old bridge first, before the Black bus?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does Jeremy learn about fairness by the end of the story?

themehard

8What is one big idea the story teaches about how people were treated during that time?

thememedium

9How did the way people were rescued from the river show the unfairness Jeremy felt?

analysishard

10In the story, what does the word 'rickety' mean when describing the bridge?

Vocabularymedium

11What does it mean when the bridge 'collapsed' into the river?

Vocabularyeasy

12Jeremy felt a deep sense of 'injustice'. What does 'injustice' mean in this story?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Jeremy and saw such an unfair event happen, what would you do or how would you try to make things better?

discussionhard

14The story shows how people were treated unfairly because of their race. How can we make sure everyone is treated fairly today, like Jeremy wished?

discussionhard

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ricketyprejudicecollapsedchaoticinjusticedesperate

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Mississippi Bridge? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Mississippi Bridge, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Mississippi Bridge make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Mississippi Bridge to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Mildred D. Taylor wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Mississippi Bridge?

Mississippi Bridge by Mildred D. Taylor is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Mississippi Bridge?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Mississippi Bridge, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Mississippi Bridge 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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