Night of the Living Dummy Reading Comprehension Questions
by R.L. Stine (1993) · 141 pages
Book Summary
Lindy finds a ventriloquist's dummy and has fun learning to make him move and talk. Kris is jealous, and decides to get a dummy of her own. Then nasty evil things begin to happen. No way can a dummy be causing all the trouble. Or is there?
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Night of the Living Dummy.
1.What did Lindy find in a dumpster?
2.What was the name of the dummy Lindy found?
3.Why did Kris want her own dummy?
4.What did Kris find in Mr. Wood's pocket that brought him to life?
5.What was Mr. Wood's main goal after coming to life?
6.How did Lindy and Kris finally stop Mr. Wood?
7.What shocking event happened at the very end of the story?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Night of the Living Dummy with children.
What was your favorite part of Night of the Living Dummy? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Night of the Living Dummy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Night of the Living Dummy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Night of the Living Dummy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think R.L. Stine wanted third graders to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Night of the Living Dummy?
Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine is recommended for 2nd grade through 3rd grade through 4th grade readers with an AR level of 3.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Night of the Living Dummy?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Night of the Living Dummy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help 3rd grade students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Night of the Living Dummy 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. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.