Freddy Goes To Florida

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 21 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. Chapter 1: What problem or wish first makes the animals start thinking about going to Florida, and how do they try to convince one another?
2. Chapter 2: What do Freddy's words and actions in this chapter show about his personality? Use at least one event from the chapter to support your thinking.
3. Chapter 3: Choose an interesting word from this chapter that has to do with weather, travel, or the farm. What do you think it means, and what clues helped you?
4. Chapter 4: After the animals begin their trip, what do you predict will be their biggest challenge? Explain why you think so.
5. Chapter 5: How do the animals try to stay organized as a group? What problems happen when so many different animals travel together?
6. Chapter 6: Do you think the animals made a wise choice by leaving the farm for Florida? Give reasons for your opinion.
7. Chapter 7: Pick one animal in this chapter, such as Freddy, Jinx, Charles, Henrietta, or Mrs. Wiggins. How does that character help or cause trouble?
8. Chapter 8: How do the people or animals the travelers meet react to such an unusual group on the road? What does this show about the travelers?
9. Chapter 9: What is one moment in this chapter when teamwork matters? Explain how the animals work together and why it helps.
10. Chapter 10: Find a word in this chapter that describes movement, distance, or a place. Write the word, explain its meaning, and tell how it adds to the story.
11. Chapter 11: What new problem or danger appears in this chapter? How do the animals respond to it?
12. Chapter 12: How do the animals find food, rest, or shelter in this chapter? What does this show about how they survive on their journey?
13. Chapter 13: How does one character's mood or attitude change in this chapter? What causes the change?
14. Chapter 14: What scene in this chapter did you think was the funniest or most surprising? Explain why it stood out to you.
15. Chapter 15: As the animals get farther from home, what danger or difficulty do they face? How does it make the journey feel more serious?
16. Chapter 16: What does this chapter teach about courage? Choose one character and explain whether that character is being brave, foolish, or both.
17. Chapter 17: Choose a descriptive word or phrase from this chapter that helps you picture Florida or the animals' surroundings. Why is it a good description?
18. Chapter 18: What do you think the animals are beginning to miss about home? Predict whether they will want to stay in Florida or return to the farm.
19. Chapter 19: How do the events in this chapter show that an adventure can be exciting but also difficult?
20. Chapter 20: Which character do you think has changed the most since the beginning of the book? Explain your choice with details from the story.
21. Chapter 21: What does the ending of the book suggest about home, friendship, and adventure? What lesson do you think the animals learned?

Example answers

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Chapter 2: What do Freddy's words and actions in this chapter show about his personality? Use at least one event from the chapter to support your thinking.

I think Freddy shows that he is curious and a little bit bold. He does not just accept things the way they are, because he wants to know what might be waiting beyond the farm. He also seems like an animal who can get others excited about an idea. To me, Freddy is brave, but he does not always think about every problem first.

Chapter 9: What is one moment in this chapter when teamwork matters? Explain how the animals work together and why it helps.

One moment when teamwork matters is when the animals have to solve a problem that one of them could not fix alone. I noticed that each animal has different strengths, so they can help in different ways. Some are better at leading, some are better at noticing danger, and some help keep everyone calm. This shows that the group is stronger when they listen to one another.

Chapter 18: What do you think the animals are beginning to miss about home? Predict whether they will want to stay in Florida or return to the farm.

I think the animals are starting to miss the Bean farm because it is familiar and safe. Even though Florida sounds warm and exciting, traveling has brought them many problems. I predict they will decide to go home because they will realize that adventure is fun, but home is where they belong. They may also miss Mr. Bean and their regular life on the farm.