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Geronimo Stilton – The Karate Mouse
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1 (Hi, Geronimo!)

   1) At the beginning of the book, what kind of day is Geronimo Stilton having? In what kind of mood is
      he? What are some examples from the story that tell you this?

   2) Does Geronimo Stilton seem like an adventurous (someone who likes adventures) person? What
      information in the story tells you this?

   3) What do you think “Wasn´t this supposed to be a nice, quiet day” means? Have you ever had a
      nice, quiet day interrupted? What happened?


Chapter 2 (A Nightmarish Night)

   1) What type of weather do you think Geronimo Stilton likes?

   2) Why do you think Geronimo Stilton didn´t get much sleep the night before the adventure? When
      you have something important or fun to do, do you have trouble sleeping the next day?


Chapter 3 (I forgot to do something…)

   1) In this chapter, what does Bruce say is Geronimo Stilton´s problem? What is he going to do to try
      and fix this problem?

   2) Why do you think Bruce so wants so much for him to fix his problem?


Chapter 4 (Shorty Tao is the trainer!)

   1) How do you think Geronimo Stilton feels about his training? Is he excited? Is he nervous? Why or
      why not?


Chapter 5 (I had to do something!)

   1) Why does Geronimo Stilton not want to get off the airplane?

   2) How did Shorty Tao finally get Geronimo Stilton to get off the plane? How would you feel if
      someone made you move this way?


Chapter 6 (The Karate World Championshiip?)

   1) Look up the word “dumbfounded” in the dictionary. Give another example of how this word could
      be used in a sentence or situation.
Chapter 7 (But I´m a total Klutz!)

   1) Why does Geronimo Stilton not want to do his training? What does he mean when he says that
      he´s a “total klutz”?


Chapter 8 (I´m really more of a bookmouse…)

   1) What is your opinion of the Sensei Yamamouse? Do you think he is too tough? Do you think he is
      fair? Do you think he will be good for Geronimo Stilton?


Chapter 9 (A very serious knot)

   1) Look up the word “apprehensive” in the dictionary. Give another example of how this word could
      be used in a sentence or situation.

   2) “Knots” are tense spots we get in our muscles. What do you think causes knots to form?


Chapter 10 (Karate = Respect)

   1) What is your opinion about Shorty Tao´s comments on Karate teaching respect, loyalty, and truth?

   2) Do you think you have learned these same qualities from a sport or activity, like football or
      swimming?


Chapter 11 (I´ll help you!)

   1) What was Geronimo´s number for the tournament?

   2) Do you know how to sew? Have you ever sewn anything, with the help of your mother or father?


Chapter 12 (Breakfast of Champions)

   1) What does it mean for your “stomach to be in knots” (not the same “knot” that is in your muscles,
      from the earlier question)?

   2) Do you get nervous, like Geronimo Stilton, when you have to do something in front of people?


Chapter 13 (The Kokoro)

   1) Geronimo says that he is afraid of two things. What is he afraid of?

   2) What do you think is the meaning of “Karate is not about winning, it´s about not losing.” Do you
      think it makes sense?
Chapter 14 (Geronimo Stilton, get ready!)

   1) Why did Geronimo Stilton almost miss his match?


Chapter 15 (Go, Cheesehead, go!)

   1) What do you think of Bruce´s support from the stands? Would you want to have support from a
      friend if you were in a situation like this?

Chapter 16 (Hiiiiii yaaaaa!)

   1) In the beginning of the match, how does Geronimo Stilton avoid Mousoshi Champrat´s attacks?

   2) Who were the other opponents that Geronimo Stilton was supposed to face but didn´t? Why
      didn´t he face them (they each had some kind of problem…what was it)?

Chapter 17 (1,000 tails proudly wag)

   1) What was the “fabulous surprise” that Geronimo Stilton got after he won the World Championship,
      when he was on the podium?


Chapter 18 (I´m a very private rodent!)

   1) Why did Geronimo Stilton have to go with the tournament officials to the medical clinic?

   2) Do you think cheating (using steroids or other performance enhancing drugs) is a big problem in
      sports like cycling or football?

   3) What does it mean to be “disqualified”? What are some other reasons an athlete could be
      disqualified from a sporting event?


Chapter 19 (Sayonara)

   1) What does Sayonara mean in Japanese?


Chapter 20 (An interesting idea)

   1) What happened when Geronimo Stilton arrived back at The Rodent´s Gazette?


Chapter 21 (Destination: Okinawa)

   1) Why are Geronimo Stilton and his friends going to Okinawa, Japan? What began on that island?

   2) What does Shorty Tao say that she learned from karate?

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  • 1. Geronimo Stilton – The Karate Mouse Comprehension Questions Chapter 1 (Hi, Geronimo!) 1) At the beginning of the book, what kind of day is Geronimo Stilton having? In what kind of mood is he? What are some examples from the story that tell you this? 2) Does Geronimo Stilton seem like an adventurous (someone who likes adventures) person? What information in the story tells you this? 3) What do you think “Wasn´t this supposed to be a nice, quiet day” means? Have you ever had a nice, quiet day interrupted? What happened? Chapter 2 (A Nightmarish Night) 1) What type of weather do you think Geronimo Stilton likes? 2) Why do you think Geronimo Stilton didn´t get much sleep the night before the adventure? When you have something important or fun to do, do you have trouble sleeping the next day? Chapter 3 (I forgot to do something…) 1) In this chapter, what does Bruce say is Geronimo Stilton´s problem? What is he going to do to try and fix this problem? 2) Why do you think Bruce so wants so much for him to fix his problem? Chapter 4 (Shorty Tao is the trainer!) 1) How do you think Geronimo Stilton feels about his training? Is he excited? Is he nervous? Why or why not? Chapter 5 (I had to do something!) 1) Why does Geronimo Stilton not want to get off the airplane? 2) How did Shorty Tao finally get Geronimo Stilton to get off the plane? How would you feel if someone made you move this way? Chapter 6 (The Karate World Championshiip?) 1) Look up the word “dumbfounded” in the dictionary. Give another example of how this word could be used in a sentence or situation.
  • 2. Chapter 7 (But I´m a total Klutz!) 1) Why does Geronimo Stilton not want to do his training? What does he mean when he says that he´s a “total klutz”? Chapter 8 (I´m really more of a bookmouse…) 1) What is your opinion of the Sensei Yamamouse? Do you think he is too tough? Do you think he is fair? Do you think he will be good for Geronimo Stilton? Chapter 9 (A very serious knot) 1) Look up the word “apprehensive” in the dictionary. Give another example of how this word could be used in a sentence or situation. 2) “Knots” are tense spots we get in our muscles. What do you think causes knots to form? Chapter 10 (Karate = Respect) 1) What is your opinion about Shorty Tao´s comments on Karate teaching respect, loyalty, and truth? 2) Do you think you have learned these same qualities from a sport or activity, like football or swimming? Chapter 11 (I´ll help you!) 1) What was Geronimo´s number for the tournament? 2) Do you know how to sew? Have you ever sewn anything, with the help of your mother or father? Chapter 12 (Breakfast of Champions) 1) What does it mean for your “stomach to be in knots” (not the same “knot” that is in your muscles, from the earlier question)? 2) Do you get nervous, like Geronimo Stilton, when you have to do something in front of people? Chapter 13 (The Kokoro) 1) Geronimo says that he is afraid of two things. What is he afraid of? 2) What do you think is the meaning of “Karate is not about winning, it´s about not losing.” Do you think it makes sense?
  • 3. Chapter 14 (Geronimo Stilton, get ready!) 1) Why did Geronimo Stilton almost miss his match? Chapter 15 (Go, Cheesehead, go!) 1) What do you think of Bruce´s support from the stands? Would you want to have support from a friend if you were in a situation like this? Chapter 16 (Hiiiiii yaaaaa!) 1) In the beginning of the match, how does Geronimo Stilton avoid Mousoshi Champrat´s attacks? 2) Who were the other opponents that Geronimo Stilton was supposed to face but didn´t? Why didn´t he face them (they each had some kind of problem…what was it)? Chapter 17 (1,000 tails proudly wag) 1) What was the “fabulous surprise” that Geronimo Stilton got after he won the World Championship, when he was on the podium? Chapter 18 (I´m a very private rodent!) 1) Why did Geronimo Stilton have to go with the tournament officials to the medical clinic? 2) Do you think cheating (using steroids or other performance enhancing drugs) is a big problem in sports like cycling or football? 3) What does it mean to be “disqualified”? What are some other reasons an athlete could be disqualified from a sporting event? Chapter 19 (Sayonara) 1) What does Sayonara mean in Japanese? Chapter 20 (An interesting idea) 1) What happened when Geronimo Stilton arrived back at The Rodent´s Gazette? Chapter 21 (Destination: Okinawa) 1) Why are Geronimo Stilton and his friends going to Okinawa, Japan? What began on that island? 2) What does Shorty Tao say that she learned from karate?