Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk Reading Comprehension Questions
by Megan McDonald
Part of the Stink series · Book 1 of 8
Book Summary
Stink Moody is obsessed with zombies and desperately wants to attend the Midnight Zombie Walk at the local horror movie festival. His parents initially forbid it because of the late hour and scary theme. Stink, with the help of his friend Webster and eventually his sister Judy, tries various ways to convince his parents. Through persistence and a clever compromise, Stink gets to participate in the walk, fulfilling his zombie dreams.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk.
1.What was Stink Moody completely obsessed with at the beginning of the story?
2.Why did Stink's parents first say no to him going to the Midnight Zombie Walk?
3.Who helped Stink practice his zombie walk and groans?
4.Why do you think Stink was so interested in zombies, even though his parents thought they were scary?
5.How do you think Stink felt when his parents first said no to the Zombie Walk?
6.What does Stink's persistence in trying to convince his parents tell you about him?
7.What lesson does Stink learn about getting what he wants by the end of the story?
8.What is one big idea the story teaches about family?
9.How did Judy's feelings about Stink's zombie obsession change from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'obsessed' mean in the sentence: 'Stink was completely obsessed with zombies and couldn't stop talking about them.'?
11.When Stink tried to 'convince' his parents, what was he trying to do?
12.What does 'compromise' mean when Judy suggested one to Stink's parents?
13.Have you ever wanted something very badly, like Stink wanted to go to the Zombie Walk? What did you do to try and get it?
14.If you were Stink's parents, would you have let him go to the Midnight Zombie Walk? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk with children.
What was your favorite part of Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Megan McDonald wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk?
Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk by Megan McDonald is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk 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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