Pippi Goes on Board Reading Comprehension Questions
by Astrid Lindgren
Part of the Pippi series · Book 2 of 3
Book Summary
Pippi Longstocking continues her adventures with her friends Tommy and Annika. Her father, Captain Longstocking, returns from the sea, now a king of a South Sea island. Pippi faces the difficult decision of whether to stay with her friends or sail away with her father, leading to many exciting and humorous escapades.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Pippi Goes on Board.
1.Who returned to Villa Villekulla to visit Pippi?
2.What were the names of the two burglars who tried to steal Pippi's gold?
3.What was the name of Captain Longstocking's ship?
4.Why do you think Tommy and Annika felt a little sad when Captain Longstocking returned?
5.How did Pippi feel about the burglars trying to steal her gold?
6.Why did Miss Prysselius want Pippi to go to an orphanage?
7.What lesson does Pippi's interaction with the burglars teach us?
8.What is one big idea the story teaches about making big life choices?
9.How can you tell that Pippi cared about Tommy and Annika, even when she decided to leave?
10.What does the word 'captain' mean in the story?
11.In the story, when Pippi showed 'unconventional' behavior, what did that mean?
12.What does it mean to feel 'exasperated,' like Miss Prysselius often did?
13.If you were Pippi, would you have chosen to go with your father or stay with Tommy and Annika? Why?
14.What is one thing you admire about Pippi, and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Pippi Goes on Board to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Pippi Goes on Board with children.
What was your favorite part of Pippi Goes on Board? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Pippi Goes on Board, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Pippi Goes on Board make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Pippi Goes on Board to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Astrid Lindgren wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Pippi Goes on Board?
Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren is recommended for grades K-2 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 Pippi Goes on Board?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Pippi Goes on Board, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Pippi Goes on Board 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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