ReadBuddy.ai · Free Reading Comprehension Questions
The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks · Grade 2 · AR 4.5
The Indian in the Cupboard
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lynne Reid Banks
14 curated questions
Omri receives a magical cupboard for his birthday that brings plastic toys to life. He discovers this power when he puts a small plastic Indian figure inside, who then becomes a tiny, living Iroquois warrior named Little Bear. Omri must learn to care for Little Bear, understanding the responsibilities that come with having power over another's life. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of playing with life.
14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.
Unlock all 14 questions — free
Create a free account to see every question, plus answer keys and discussion prompts for parents.
Sign up free to unlockFree 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.
Important words from The Indian in the Cupboard to discuss with your child.
Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.
Unlock all 5 discussion prompts
Free account includes every prompt for parents and teachers.
Sign up free to unlockWhat reading level is The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks 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 Indian in the Cupboard?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Indian in the Cupboard, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Indian in the Cupboard 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.
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
ReadBuddy.ai
Free reading comprehension questions for K–5 children’s books.
https://read-buddy.ai/books/the-indian-in-the-cupboard/