Comprehension questions geronimo stilton
- 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卒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卒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卒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卒m a total Klutz!) 1) Why does Geronimo Stilton not want to do his training? What does he mean when he says that he卒s a total klutz? Chapter 8 (I卒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卒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卒ll help you!) 1) What was Geronimo卒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卒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卒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卒s attacks? 2) Who were the other opponents that Geronimo Stilton was supposed to face but didn卒t? Why didn卒t he face them (they each had some kind of problemwhat 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卒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卒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?