Picnic at Mudsock Meadow Comprehension Check

What is a legend?

• a factual story that can be proven

• a story about the author

• a story that is passed down but not proven by facts

• a lie

How would you describe the relationship between Hester and William the majority of the book?

• tense

• pleasant

• nonexistent

• friendly

Why are there differences in costumes and words than what we see commonly now?

• the story is set in another country

• the author made up words that sounded best

• to make it silly

• when and where the story takes place

As the story goes along, William becomes more and more.......

• injured

• sad

• frustrated

• furious

Why did William swallow the seed?

• he was nervous

• he was hungry

• Hester pushed him

• all of the above

William's face was as red as a tomato. Which of the following is also a simile?

• as he walked in the room

• light as a feather

• I like to draw

• none of these

Everyone was scared of Quicksand Bottoms because they thought it was haunted by ghosts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Explain the climax of the story.

Give an example of questions you had for PICNIC AT MUDSOCK MEADOW.

Why is it important as a reader to ask questions while you read?