Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings Reading Comprehension Questions
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Part of the Catwings series · Book 3 of 3
Book Summary
Alexander, an ordinary house kitten, feels a bit plain until he discovers a family of shy, winged cats called the Catwings living in the woods. He befriends them, helps one of them when injured, and shows them that not all humans are dangerous. Through his kindness and bravery, Alexander helps the Catwings find a safe home and learns that being ordinary can be quite wonderful.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings.
1.What kind of animal was Alexander at the beginning of the story?
2.Who were the four Catwings Alexander met in the woods?
3.What happened to James that made Alexander help him?
4.Why were the Catwings so scared of humans at first?
5.How did Alexander show he was a good friend to James?
6.What made Alexander think of Mrs. Jane Tabitha as a good person to help the Catwings?
7.What is one important lesson Alexander learns in the story?
8.What does the story teach us about friendship?
9.How did Alexander's actions change the Catwings' feelings about humans?
10.In the sentence, "Alexander was an **ordinary** kitten, not especially big or small," what does the word "ordinary" mean?
11.The Catwings were very **wary** of humans, always hiding. What does "wary" mean in this sentence?
12.Alexander felt **compassionate** towards James when he was hurt. What does "compassionate" mean?
13.If you were Alexander, what would you have done when you first saw the Catwings hiding in the woods?
14.The Catwings were scared of humans because they thought they were all dangerous. How can we learn to not judge people or animals before we get to know them?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings with children.
What was your favorite part of Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Ursula K. Le Guin wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings?
Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings 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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