"Diary of a Spider" Reading Comprehension Questions

Front

Grampa says spiders are different from insects because...

Back

they do not have six legs.

Front

Why does Spider make flash cards?

Back

to learn the steps for catching the wind

Front

Why does Spider learn to stop, drop, and run?

Back

so that he won't get vacuumed up

Front

Why does Spider molt on May 7?

Back

He has grown too big for his skin.

Front

On June 5, why does Fly go into her tree house?

Back

Her feelings are hurt.

Front

Why is Spider afraid of Daddy Longlegs?

Back

Daddy Longlegs is very big.

Front

Why must Spider and Fly play at her house after July 2?

Back

Her mother doesn't think she is safe at Spider's house.

Front

How does the author portray Grampa as a person?

Back

Grampa sends a postcard.

Front

How does the author humanize Spider?

Back

Spider keeps a diary.

Front

Spider's human-like traits include making flash cards and attending show-and-tell.

Back

Grows out of his skin.