Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express Reading Comprehension Questions
by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds
Part of the Stink series · Book 5 of 8
Book Summary
Stink Moody starts a pet-sitting business called the 'Guinea Pig Express' to help his classmates find summer homes for their pets. He volunteers to take home the class guinea pig, Squeaky, hoping she will be a friend for his own guinea pig, Webster. Stink learns a lot about responsibility when Squeaky has a big surprise, and he works hard to find happy homes for all the animals.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express.
1.What was the name of Stink's own guinea pig?
2.What was the name of the class guinea pig that Stink volunteered to take home for the summer?
3.What kind of service did Stink start to help his classmates find homes for their pets?
4.Why do you think Stink wanted Webster to have a friend like Squeaky?
5.How do you think Stink felt when the vet told him Squeaky was pregnant?
6.What might have happened if Stink had not started the Guinea Pig Express?
7.What lesson did Stink learn about taking care of many animals, especially after Squeaky had babies?
8.Which of these is a main message or theme from the story?
9.How did Stink's feelings about taking care of pets change from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.In the story, Stink worried that his own guinea pig, Webster, might be 'lonely.' What does 'lonely' mean in this sentence?
11.When Mrs. D. asked who would take Squeaky for the summer, Stink was the first to 'volunteer.' What does it mean to 'volunteer' in this story?
12.Stink felt like a real 'entrepreneur' running his pet-sitting service. What does an 'entrepreneur' do?
13.If you had to take care of a classroom pet for the summer, which animal would you choose and why?
14.Stink worked hard to find homes for all the pets and care for Squeaky's babies. What is one time you worked hard to help someone or something, and how did it make you feel?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express with children.
What was your favorite part of Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express?
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express 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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