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Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26)

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by R. L. Stine

Part of the Goosebumps series · Book 6 of 14

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Book Summary

Twins Trina and Dan O'Dell are known for their practical jokes. When their dad brings home a new dummy named Slappy, strange and mischievous things start happening around the house. Trina and Dan are constantly blamed, but they soon discover that Slappy might be alive and behind all the trouble. With their prank-loving cousin Zane visiting, the mystery deepens as they try to stop Slappy before he turns their lives into a nightmare, only to discover a shocking truth about who brought Slappy to life.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did Trina and Dan's dad buy from a yard sale?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who came to stay with Trina and Dan, and was also known for playing pranks?

Comprehensionmedium

3What did Trina find in Slappy's pocket that was a clue to the mystery?

Comprehensionhard

4Why did Trina and Dan's parents always blame them for the pranks at first?

Inferencemedium

5How did Trina and Dan likely feel when Slappy started cutting up Trina's favorite dress?

Inferencehard

6What can you infer about Zane's character based on his confession at the end of the story?

Inferencemedium

7What lesson might Trina and Dan learn about trust after Zane's confession?

thememedium

8What is a main theme of "Night of the Living Dummy 3"?

themehard

9How did the introduction of Zane change the story's conflict?

analysishard

10In the story, what does it mean if Slappy's actions began to **escalate**?

Vocabularyeasy

11What does the word **reputation** mean when the story says Trina and Dan were blamed because of their "reputation for pranks"?

Vocabularymedium

12Trina and Dan felt **betrayed** when Zane confessed his secret. What does "betrayed" mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Trina or Dan, how would you feel about Zane after his confession, and what would you do next?

discussionhard

14The story shows how hard it was for Trina and Dan to be believed by their parents. Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do? How did it feel, and what did you do?

discussionmedium

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1“What was your favorite part of Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26)? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26), who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think R. L. Stine wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26)?

Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26) by R. L. Stine is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26)?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Night of the Living Dummy 3 (Classic Goosebumps #26) 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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