Restart Reading Comprehension Questions
by Gordon Korman
Book Summary
A boy named Chase Ambrose falls off his roof and gets amnesia, forgetting everything about his past. He gets a chance to "restart" his life and discover what kind of person he truly is, finding out he used to be a bully but now wants to be a better friend.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Restart.
1.What happened to Chase Ambrose at the very beginning of the story that caused him to lose his memory?
2.Which club did Chase decide to join when he went back to school after his accident?
3.Who were Chase's two old friends who remembered his past as a bully?
4.Why do you think Chase's old friends, Aaron and Bear, wanted him to remember his old self and play football again?
5.How did Shoshanna's feelings about Chase change throughout the story?
6.What do you think Chase learned about himself by the end of the book?
7.What is one big lesson the story "Restart" teaches about second chances?
8.How does Chase show that people can change for the better?
9.How can you tell that Chase was a different person after he lost his memory compared to before?
10.In the story, Chase has "amnesia." What does "amnesia" mean?
11.When the book talks about Chase's "reputation" as a bully, what does that word mean?
12.Chase worked hard to find "redemption" in the story. What does it mean to seek "redemption"?
13.If you were Chase, how would you feel learning about your past actions that you couldn't remember, especially the bad ones?
14.What advice would you give to someone who wants to make new friends but is worried about their past mistakes?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Restart to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Restart with children.
What was your favorite part of Restart? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Restart, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Restart make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Restart to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Gordon Korman wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Restart?
Restart by Gordon Korman is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 5.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Restart?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Restart, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Restart 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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