The Girl Who Drank the Moon Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kelly Barnhill
Book Summary
This is the story of a town called the Protectorate that lives in fear, believing a witch demands a baby sacrifice every year. However, the witch, Xan, is kind and rescues these abandoned babies. One year, she accidentally feeds moonlight to a baby, giving her powerful magic. This baby, Luna, is raised by Xan, but her magic becomes wild. The story follows Luna's journey to understand her powers and her past, while a young man from the Protectorate, Antain, questions the town's traditions. They eventually uncover the true source of the town's sorrow and fear, leading to a confrontation that changes everything.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
1.What did the people of the Protectorate believe they had to do every year?
2.Who was Luna raised by after she was left in the forest?
3.What happened to Xan by the end of the story?
4.In the story, what does the word 'Protectorate' mean?
5.When Xan had to 'suppress' Luna's magic, what did she do?
6.What does it mean if someone is filled with 'sorrow,' like the people in the Protectorate?
7.Why do you think Xan enchanted Luna to suppress her magic?
8.What can you guess about the Grand Elder based on her keeping the town in sorrow?
9.Why did Antain decide to go kill the witch, even though it was dangerous?
10.What is a main lesson the story teaches about good and evil?
11.What does Luna's journey and discovery of her past teach us about finding who you are?
12.How can you tell that Antain changed his mind about the tradition of sacrificing babies?
13.If you were Luna, how would you feel when you learned that Xan had enchanted your magic to keep it hidden?
14.What do you think the people of the Protectorate learned about trusting their leaders after the Grand Elder's true identity was revealed?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Girl Who Drank the Moon to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon with children.
What was your favorite part of The Girl Who Drank the Moon? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Girl Who Drank the Moon, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Girl Who Drank the Moon make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Girl Who Drank the Moon to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kelly Barnhill wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Girl Who Drank the Moon?
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 5.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Girl Who Drank the Moon?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Girl Who Drank the Moon, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Girl Who Drank the Moon 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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