The Sorcerer of the North Reading Comprehension Questions
by John Flanagan
Book Summary
Will Treaty is assigned his first fief as a full Ranger, but is soon sent on a secret mission to investigate rumors of sorcery and treason in the northern fief of Norgate. Disguised as a jongleur, Will uncovers a plot involving optical illusions, a rogue knight, and a brilliant healer.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Sorcerer of the North.
1.What disguise does Will Treaty use when he travels to Norgate Fief to investigate the rumors?
2.Who is revealed to be the true traitor plotting to hand Castle Macindaw over to the Scotti?
3.Who is the terrifying 'sorcerer' Malkallam actually revealed to be?
4.Will goes undercover as a 'jongleur'. What does this word mean in the story?
5.Keren's plan to give the castle to the Scotti is an act of 'treason'. What does 'treason' mean?
6.Why does Will take the poisoned Orman into Grimsdell Wood to find the dreaded sorcerer?
7.How does Will figure out that the terrifying Night Warrior in Grimsdell Wood is not a real monster?
8.Why does Sir Keren choose to hypnotize Alyss instead of just locking her in a dungeon?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Sorcerer of the North to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Sorcerer of the North with children.
What was your favorite part of The Sorcerer of the North? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Sorcerer of the North, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Sorcerer of the North make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Sorcerer of the North to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think John Flanagan wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Sorcerer of the North?
The Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 6.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Sorcerer of the North?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Sorcerer of the North, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Sorcerer of the North 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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