The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress Reading Comprehension Questions
by Max Brallier
Part of the The Last Kids on Earth series · Book 10 of 12
Book Summary
Jack Sullivan and his friends must infiltrate a terrifying new stronghold built by their enemy, Evie Snark, to stop her from opening a portal that will bring the world-destroying entity Rezöch to Earth, all while Jack battles the dark magic infecting his own body.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 19 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress.
1.Who is the human villain attempting to open the cosmic portal inside the Forbidden Fortress?
2.What specific physical change does Jack struggle with that connects him to the entity Rezöch?
3.Why does Jack most likely try to hide the dark voice in his head from his friends at the beginning of the story?
4.What does Quint's reliance on his 'arsenal' of gadgets suggest about his role in the group?
5.Based on Evie Snark's actions, what can be inferred about her motivation?
6.What can be inferred about the kids' friendship based on how they react when Rezöch tries to control Jack?
7.Which of the following best describes a major theme of the book?
8.How does the story explore the theme of 'facing your inner demons'?
9.What lesson do the kids learn at the end of the story regarding their war against Rezöch?
10.How does the author build suspense during the kids' infiltration of the Forbidden Fortress?
11.Compare Jack's approach to the mission with Quint's approach. How do they complement each other?
12.What evidence from the text shows that Evie Snark is a highly dangerous antagonist?
13.What does the word 'infiltrate' mean in the context of the kids entering the fortress?
14.If Rezöch is described as a 'malevolent' entity, what does this mean about him?
15.What does 'corruption' refer to when describing Jack's monster arm?
16.When Quint shows off his 'arsenal' to the group, what is he displaying?
17.Jack struggles with the dark voice of Rezöch in his head and tries to hide it. If you were in Jack's situation, would you have told your friends right away? Why or why not?
18.Evie Snark is a human who chose to side with the monsters and bring destruction to Earth. What do you think drives a person to betray their own world for power?
19.Despite facing terrifying monsters and the end of the world, Jack and his friends manage to keep their sense of humor. Why do you think humor is important in dark or scary situations?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress with children.
What was your favorite part of The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Max Brallier wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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What reading level is The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress?
The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress by Max Brallier is recommended for grades 3-5 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 Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress?
ReadBuddy provides 19 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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