Eleanor & Park Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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Eleanor & Park has 58 chapters · 336 pages
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
At the start, Eleanor has trouble finding a seat on the bus. What does this scene show about the students on the bus and about Park?See all 58 questions ↓
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Eleanor & Park questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 58 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
At the start, Eleanor has trouble finding a seat on the bus. What does this scene show about the students on the bus and about Park?
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Chapter 2
Eleanor is back living with her family. What details help you understand how she feels at home?
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Chapter 3
Park thinks about his own family and school life. How is his world different from Eleanor's so far?
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Chapter 4
Eleanor's clothes and appearance make other students notice her. Why do you think people sometimes judge others by how they look?
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Chapter 5
Park notices Eleanor reading his comic over his shoulder. What does this silent moment tell you about both characters?
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Chapter 6
Park begins leaving comics where Eleanor can read them. Why might sharing something without talking feel safer for him?
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Chapter 7
Eleanor starts to trust Park a little with the comics and music. What signs show that their friendship is beginning?
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Chapter 8
How does Eleanor's experience in gym class or at school show the theme of fitting in versus standing out?
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Chapter 9
Park brings music for Eleanor. What can music help people express when they do not know what to say?
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Chapter 10
Eleanor has to be careful at home. What does this chapter help you infer about Richie's power in the house?
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Chapter 11
Park wonders what others think of Eleanor. How does he begin to see her differently from the way classmates see her?
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Chapter 12
Choose one word from this chapter that describes Eleanor's mood. Explain why that word fits.
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Chapter 13
Park and Eleanor communicate more through comics, music, and small actions. How can actions be as important as words?
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Chapter 14
What do Park's thoughts about his parents show about what he wants from them?
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Chapter 15
Eleanor and Park have an important hand-holding moment. Why does this small action feel so big to them?
Example answer: I think the hand-holding feels big because they have been shy and careful with each other. They do not always say their feelings out loud, so touching hands is like a quiet message. To me, it shows that they trust each other more than before. It also makes their friendship feel like it is changing into something deeper.
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Chapter 16
How does Eleanor react to kindness, and what does her reaction tell you about her past experiences?
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Chapter 17
Park wants to understand Eleanor better. What questions do you think he still has about her life?
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Chapter 18
Eleanor's home and Park's home feel very different. Which details make one place feel safer than the other?
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Chapter 19
Park shares more music with Eleanor. What does his choice of songs tell you about him?
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Chapter 20
Eleanor is nervous about being noticed. How does fear affect the choices she makes?
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Chapter 21
How do Park's friends and classmates influence the way he acts around Eleanor?
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Chapter 22
Eleanor begins spending time with Park outside the bus. What new challenges does this create for her?
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Chapter 23
Park's mother has strong first impressions of Eleanor. How do first impressions change as people learn more?
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Chapter 24
What does this chapter show about the importance of having at least one person on your side?
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Chapter 25
Eleanor keeps some problems secret. Why might a character hide the truth even from someone who cares?
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Chapter 26
Park and Eleanor's friendship is becoming a romance. What clues show their feelings are changing?
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Chapter 27
How does the author use small details, like clothing, songs, or comic books, to show what characters care about?
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Chapter 28
Park's family notices his relationship with Eleanor. How do different family members respond?
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Chapter 29
Eleanor receives unkind attention at school. How should classmates act when they see someone being teased or bullied?
Example answer: I think classmates should not laugh or join in when someone is being teased. They could sit with the person, tell the bully to stop if it is safe, or get help from an adult. Even one kind person can make someone feel less alone. I would want someone to help me, so I should try to help others too.
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Chapter 30
What does Park learn about courage in this chapter?
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Chapter 31
Eleanor visits Park's home. What makes this visit exciting, awkward, or important?
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Chapter 32
Park's mother begins to understand Eleanor more. What helps her view Eleanor in a new way?
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Chapter 33
Eleanor compares herself to others. How does comparing yourself to other people help or hurt?
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Chapter 34
What conflict does Park have with his father, and how does it affect Park's feelings about himself?
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Chapter 35
Park changes his appearance in a way that surprises people. What might this change show about his identity?
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Chapter 36
Eleanor's family problems become harder for her to ignore. What warning signs do you notice?
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Chapter 37
Park stands up for Eleanor. Was his choice the best way to help? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 38
How do Eleanor and Park comfort each other when life feels difficult?
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Chapter 39
The story includes moments of jealousy or insecurity. What makes Eleanor or Park feel unsure?
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Chapter 40
Choose a sentence or moment from this chapter that shows tension. What makes it feel tense?
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Chapter 41
Eleanor and Park try to make plans together. What obstacles make normal teenage plans hard for them?
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Chapter 42
How does Park's father change in the way he treats Park? What may have caused that change?
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Chapter 43
Eleanor feels both happy and worried in her relationship with Park. How can two opposite feelings be true at the same time?
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Chapter 44
What does this chapter suggest about trust?
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Chapter 45
Eleanor discovers that someone has been invading her privacy. How does this change the mood of the story?
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Chapter 46
Park wants to protect Eleanor. What are helpful and not-so-helpful ways to protect someone you care about?
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Chapter 47
Eleanor realizes the danger at home is worse than she thought. What choices does she have, and why are they difficult?
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Chapter 48
Park makes a serious decision to help Eleanor leave. What risks is he taking?
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Chapter 49
How does the car trip change the relationship between Eleanor and Park?
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Chapter 50
Eleanor thinks about saying goodbye. Why can goodbyes be hard even when they are necessary?
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Chapter 51
Park and Eleanor have to depend on each other during a frightening time. What strengths does each person show?
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Chapter 52
When Eleanor reaches a safer place, what feelings might she have all at once?
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Chapter 53
Park returns home after helping Eleanor. How might he feel different from the person he was at the beginning?
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Chapter 54
How do Park's parents respond after the trip, and what does their response show about family?
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Chapter 55
Eleanor struggles to write to Park. Why might writing a letter be harder than speaking?
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Chapter 56
Park waits for a message from Eleanor. What does waiting show about hope and patience?
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Chapter 57
The ending includes a postcard with only three words. What do you think those words might mean, and why?
Example answer: I think the three words might mean that Eleanor still cares about Park. She has been through a lot, so writing even a small message could be a brave step for her. The postcard makes me feel hopeful because it shows she has not forgotten him. It does not answer everything, but it leaves the door open.
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Chapter 58
Looking back at the whole book, what is one theme the author wants readers to remember about love, kindness, or bravery?
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How to use this Eleanor & Park 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, 58 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Eleanor & Park. 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
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.