The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Tui T. Sutherland
Book Summary
In 'The Hive Queen,' Cricket, a curious HiveWing who is immune to Queen Wasp's direct mind control, embarks on a quest with her friends Blue, Sundew, and Swordtail to uncover the truth about the queen's power and the history of Pantala. Cricket hopes to find answers about the mind control from her own family. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets about her own origins, the true nature of Queen Wasp's control through a parasitic plant called the 'Breath of Evil,' and the dark history that connects the HiveWings, SilkWings, and LeafWings. The group must decide how to use this dangerous knowledge to fight for freedom.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12).
1.Who is the main character of 'The Hive Queen'?
2.Where did Cricket grow up and try to find her parents at the beginning of the story?
3.What is the name of the parasitic plant Queen Wasp uses for mind control?
4.Why did Cricket want to find her family at the beginning of the story?
5.How do you think Cricket felt when she learned Malachite was not her biological father?
6.Why do you think Queen Wasp kept her experiments with LeafWing hybrids a secret?
7.What is one important lesson Cricket learns about truth in this story?
8.What does the story teach us about the dangers of having too much power?
9.How can you tell that Sundew's feelings about HiveWings might have changed a little by the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'parasitic' mean when the story talks about the Breath of Evil?
11.In the story, Queen Wasp's 'deception' caused many dragons to believe lies. What does 'deception' mean?
12.What is a 'prophecy' as it is used in the story about Clearsight?
13.If you were Cricket, how would you feel after finding out such a big secret about your family and Queen Wasp?
14.What do you think is more important: knowing a hard truth or living a comfortable lie? Why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) with children.
What was your favorite part of The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Tui T. Sutherland wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)?
The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) by Tui T. Sutherland is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) 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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