Gregor the Overlander Reading Comprehension Chapter 1-2

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First Name

Last Name

Homeroom Teacher

• Burns
• Hartley
• Penkava
• Walker

1. Who does Gregor live with?

• A. He lives with his dad and mom in a tiny apartment
• B. He lives with his grandmother and brother in an apartment across the hall from their aunt.
• C. He lives with his mom, two sisters, and his grandma in a tiny apartment.
• D. He lives with his mom, brother, and aunt in a big apartment.

2. Why does Gregor have to stay home while his mom is at work?

• A. He has to babysit his younger brother.
• B. He has to babysit his twin sisters.
• C. He has to babysit his dad.
• D. He has to babysit his younger sister.

3. What is Gregor's younger sister's real name and nickname?

• A. Her real name is Margaret, and her nickname is Boots.
• B. Her real name is Maggie, and her nickname is Boots.
• C. Her real name is Margaret, and her nickname is Maggie.
• D. Her real name is Boots, and her nickname is Margaret.

4. What happens to Boots and Gregor in the laundry room?

• A. Boots finds a magic dryer with mist coming out of it. She is curious to see what is inside, so she hops in. Gregor is worried about her, and he follows behind.
• B. Boots finds a magical grate with mist coming out of it. She is curious to see what is on the other side, but she is afraid to go by herself. She convinces Gregor to go first, and she follows behind.
• C. Boots finds a magical grate with mist coming out of it. She is curious to see what is on the other side, so she goes through. Gregor follows behind.
• D. Boots finds a magic washing machine with mist coming out of it. She is curious to see what is inside, so she hops in. She convinces Gregor to follow her.

5. While Gregor and Boots are at home, where is Lizzie?

• A. She is at summer school.
• B. She is working with her mom.
• C. She is at camp.
• D. She is going to college.

6. What happens to Gregor and Boots when they go through the grate?

• A. They fall into a basket full of lint and cockroaches.
• B. They fall through a portal and land in another world surrounded by giant cockroaches.
• C. They fall into another galaxy and fly with aliens.
• D. They fall out of the window and land on the grass below.