The Last Council Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kazu Kibuishi
Book Summary
Emily and her friends arrive in the floating city of Cielis to find the Guardian Council, but Emily is forced into a series of dangerous tests at the Academy and uncovers a terrible betrayal by a fellow Stonekeeper.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 10 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Last Council.
1.Where do Emily and her friends arrive at the beginning of the story?
2.Why is Emily separated from Navin and the rest of her crew when they arrive in the city?
3.What does the word 'Guardian' mean in the context of Emily's role?
4.Why does the city of Cielis seem so empty and quiet when the crew first arrives?
5.What important object does Max Griffin steal from Cielis?
6.What is a 'deception' as shown by Max Griffin's actions?
7.Why did the dark forces create the illusion of the Guardian Council and the tests?
8.How does Emily likely feel when she discovers Max Griffin is working for the Elf King?
9.The people in the lower levels formed a 'resistance.' What does this mean?
10.Who is the older, wise Stonekeeper that teams up with Emily to help her?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Last Council to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Last Council with children.
What was your favorite part of The Last Council? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Last Council, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Last Council make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Last Council to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kazu Kibuishi wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Last Council?
The Last Council by Kazu Kibuishi is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 3.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Last Council?
ReadBuddy provides 10 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Last Council, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Last Council 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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