The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade Reading Comprehension Questions
by Max Brallier
Part of the The Last Kids on Earth series · Book 2 of 12
Book Summary
Jack Sullivan and his friends discover that the zombies in Wakefield are mysteriously disappearing in a massive parade. They also learn that not all monsters are evil when they find a sanctuary of monster refugees. However, a seemingly friendly monster named Thrull tricks Jack into gathering monster essence to summon the evil Rezzoch.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 19 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade.
1.What unusual behavior do Jack and his friends notice the zombies doing at the beginning of the story?
2.Where do Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk discover the sanctuary of friendly monster refugees?
3.Why does Jack agree to go on dangerous solo missions for Thrull?
4.Based on her reactions, how does June most likely feel about Jack's solo quests?
5.What can the reader infer about Thrull's true motivation for showing Jack the Bestiary?
6.What does the zombies' strange marching behavior suggest about the villain's power?
7.What is the primary lesson Jack learns about heroism by the end of the story?
8.How does the author develop the theme of 'not judging a book by its cover' in this novel?
9.Which statement best describes the theme of trust in the story?
10.How does Quint's approach to the apocalypse contrast with Jack's approach?
11.Which piece of evidence best shows that Thrull was manipulating Jack?
12.How does the kids' perspective on monsters change from the beginning of the series to the end of this book?
13.Read this sentence: 'Thrull presented the ancient Bestiary, claiming it was a historical record of all monster life.' What is a Bestiary?
14.The monsters at Joe's Pizza are described as 'refugees'. What does this mean?
15.Thrull's ultimate goal is to 'summon' Rezzoch. What does the word 'summon' mean in this context?
16.Thrull was able to 'manipulate' Jack into doing his dirty work. What does it mean to manipulate someone?
17.If you were in Jack's position, would you have trusted Thrull when he first offered the Bestiary quests? Why or why not?
18.Why is it important that Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk all have different strengths? How does this diversity help them survive the monster apocalypse?
19.The monsters in Joe's Pizza are refugees fleeing from Rezzoch. How does learning their backstory change the way you think about the 'bad guys' in monster stories?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade with children.
What was your favorite part of The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade 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 Zombie Parade?
The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade by Max Brallier is recommended for grades 3-5 readers with an AR level of 4.4. 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 Zombie Parade?
ReadBuddy provides 19 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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