Grade 1AR Level 3.2

Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express

Name: ReadBuddy
Brand: ReadBuddy

Reading Comprehension Questions

by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds

Part of the Stink series · Book 4 of 6

14 curated questions

Get Free Account · See All Questions Download iOS App

Free forever No credit card COPPA-compliant

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

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

3 of 14 shown · Sign up to unlock all

1What was the name of Stink's own guinea pig?

Comprehensioneasy

2What was the name of the class guinea pig that Stink volunteered to take home for the summer?

Comprehensioneasy

3What kind of service did Stink start to help his classmates find homes for their pets?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Stink wanted Webster to have a friend like Squeaky?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Stink felt when the vet told him Squeaky was pregnant?

Inferencemedium

6What might have happened if Stink had not started the Guinea Pig Express?

Inferencehard

7What lesson did Stink learn about taking care of many animals, especially after Squeaky had babies?

thememedium

8Which of these is a main message or theme from the story?

themehard

9How did Stink's feelings about taking care of pets change from the beginning to the end of the story?

analysishard

10In the story, Stink worried that his own guinea pig, Webster, might be 'lonely.' What does 'lonely' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularyeasy

11When 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?

Vocabularymedium

12Stink felt like a real 'entrepreneur' running his pet-sitting service. What does an 'entrepreneur' do?

Vocabularyhard

13If you had to take care of a classroom pet for the summer, which animal would you choose and why?

discussioneasy

14Stink 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?

discussionmedium

Unlock all 14 questions — free

Create a free account to see every question, plus answer keys and discussion prompts for parents.

Free forever · No credit card · COPPA-compliant for kids under 13

What's behind the wall

Your free account unlocks

All 14 questions

Across recall, inference, theme, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Answer keys

For parents — what a strong answer looks like at this grade.

Track progress

See which comprehension skills your child is strongest in.

1,500+ books

The same depth for every book in the ReadBuddy library.

Key Vocabulary

Important words from Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express to discuss with your child.

lonelyvolunteerexpressresponsibilityentrepreneurpregnant

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

2 of 5 shown · Sign up to unlock all

1“What was your favorite part of Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“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?”

3“How did Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

Unlock all 5 discussion prompts

Free account includes every prompt for parents and teachers.

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.

The ReadBuddy iOS App

Want your child to try the full quiz?

The app does it for any book.

Scan any book cover. ReadBuddy generates the comprehension questions, your child answers in the app, and you get a weekly summary by email. Free, no ads, COPPA-compliant.

Scan any book

Camera → questions in seconds

AI-tuned per child

Adapts to grade & interest

Weekly parent report

What they read & understood