Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens has 10 chapters · Grades 3–5
Book 4 of the The Bad Guys series
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Written for this book Questions about this story, good after any chapter.
Based on what you have read so far, what problem do the zombie kittens, or Zittens, create for the Bad Guys? Explain which detail helps you understand the danger.See all 10 questions ↓
A printable reading journal for Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens: one question per chapter, with example answers.
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Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens questions by chapter
We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. One question per chapter, across all 10 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
Based on what you have read so far, what problem do the zombie kittens, or Zittens, create for the Bad Guys? Explain which detail helps you understand the danger.
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Chapter 2
What have you noticed so far about Mr. Wolf's wish to be a good guy? Explain what his words or actions suggest about him.
Example answer: I notice that Mr. Wolf wants his team to be seen as helpers instead of villains. His goal makes me think he cares about more than having a scary reputation. I think wanting to help is a good start, but he also needs to make helpful choices. I am watching to see how his actions match his goal.
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Chapter 3
Considering what you know right now, what do you predict the Bad Guys will try next to deal with their trouble? Support your prediction with a clue from your reading.
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Chapter 4
Choose Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, or Mr. Piranha. How does his personality affect the team in the pages you have read so far?
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Chapter 5
The made-up word "Zittens" combines parts of "zombie" and "kittens." How does knowing those two words help you understand the title and the kind of story you are reading?
Example answer: I usually think of kittens as cute and friendly, but zombies make me think of danger. Putting those words together tells me these kittens are not ordinary pets. I think the word is funny because the two ideas seem so different. It makes me expect a story that is both silly and spooky.
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Chapter 6
Where does the action take place in the section you just read? Explain how the pictures or words make that place seem safe, dangerous, or surprising for the Bad Guys.
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Chapter 7
What does the story suggest so far about judging someone by a name or appearance? Connect your idea to the Bad Guys or the Zittens.
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Chapter 8
How well do you think Aaron Blabey mixes humor with danger in the pages you have read? Describe a detail from the words or pictures that supports your opinion.
Example answer: I think Aaron Blabey mixes humor and danger well. The idea of zombie kittens gives the Bad Guys a dangerous problem, but kittens seem like such unlikely enemies. That surprising mix makes the threat funny to me. I can worry about the team while still enjoying how silly their problem is.
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Chapter 9
Which challenge from your reading so far seems hardest for the Bad Guys to handle together? Explain what makes it difficult and what kind of teamwork might help.
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Chapter 10
Looking back over your reading so far, which moment best shows whether the Bad Guys are living up to their name or trying to move beyond it? Explain your choice.
Discussion questions for after Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens
Bigger questions for when the book is finished, each printed on its own ruled page at the end of the booklet.
- Across the whole book, how does Mr. Wolf show what being a good guy means to him? Decide whether his attitude changes or becomes clearer, and explain why. Use details from different parts of the story to support your thinking.
- Would you recommend Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens to someone who enjoys funny adventures? Explain how the characters, the Zittens, and the mix of humor and danger shaped your opinion. Include specific examples and describe what kind of reader would enjoy the book most.
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How to use this Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 10 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Questions about this story, good after any chapter. We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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