Ribsy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Beverly Cleary
Part of the Henry Huggins series · Book 3 of 3
Book Summary
Ribsy, Henry Huggins's beloved dog, gets lost during a family shopping trip to a department store. The story follows Ribsy's many adventures and encounters with different people as he tries to find his way back home to Henry, who is desperately searching for him.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ribsy.
1.Where did Ribsy first get lost from Henry?
2.Who found Ribsy first after he got lost?
3.What did Henry and his parents do to try and find Ribsy?
4.Why do you think Ribsy didn't want to stay with Nora, even though she was kind to him?
5.What does Ribsy's long journey tell you about how much he loved Henry?
6.How do you think Henry felt when Officer Flannery called him about Ribsy?
7.What is a main lesson the story "Ribsy" teaches us?
8.What does Ribsy's long journey to get home show about perseverance?
9.How can you tell that Henry was a responsible pet owner, even when Ribsy was lost?
10.In the sentence, "Henry and his family took Ribsy to a big **department store** in the city," what does "department store" mean?
11.What does the word "yearned" mean when the story says, "Even though Nora was kind, Ribsy still **yearned** to be back with Henry"?
12.Ribsy caused quite a "commotion" at the dog show. What does "commotion" mean in this sentence?
13.If you were Henry, what is the first thing you would do if your pet got lost in a big city?
14.Ribsy met many different people on his journey. Which person do you think helped Ribsy the most, and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ribsy to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ribsy with children.
What was your favorite part of Ribsy? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ribsy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ribsy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ribsy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Beverly Cleary wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ribsy?
Ribsy by Beverly Cleary is recommended for grades K-2 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 Ribsy?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ribsy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ribsy 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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