Marc's mission Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Marc's mission has 24 chapters · 213 pages
Now, in this second book in the Warrior Kid series, Marc uses what he learned last summer to help another kid who needs a boost.
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Inside the journal: 24 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What problem, goal, or challenge is introduced for Marc at the beginning of the story, and why does it matter to him?See all 24 questions ↓
About the book
Now, in this second book in the Warrior Kid series, Marc uses what he learned last summer to help another kid who needs a boost. Can he take the skills he learned from his Navy SEAL uncle Jake to instill the warrior spirit in someone who needs his help?
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Marc's mission 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 24 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
What problem, goal, or challenge is introduced for Marc at the beginning of the story, and why does it matter to him?
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Chapter 2
How does Marc feel about the work he has to do, and what clues in the chapter help you understand his feelings?
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Chapter 3
Choose one important word or phrase from this chapter. What do you think it means, and how does it connect to Marc's mission?
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Chapter 4
What lesson does Marc learn from Uncle Jake or another character in this chapter, and how could that lesson help Marc later?
Example answer: I think Marc learns that a mission takes planning and effort, not just wishing things would get better. Uncle Jake helps him see that small actions matter when you do them every day. This lesson can help Marc later because he will know not to quit when something feels hard. He can break a big problem into smaller steps.
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Chapter 5
What choice does Marc make in this chapter? Do you think it was a smart choice? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 6
Based on the ending of this chapter, what do you predict Marc will try to do next, and why?
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Chapter 7
How does Marc show discipline or a lack of discipline in this chapter? Use an example from the text.
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Chapter 8
What is one obstacle Marc faces in this chapter, and what does he do to deal with it?
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Chapter 9
How is Marc changing from the way he was at the start of the book? Describe one change you notice.
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Chapter 10
What message about hard work does this chapter teach? How does the author show that message through Marc's actions?
Example answer: This chapter teaches that hard work is not always fun, but it helps you grow stronger. Marc has to keep trying even when he would rather do something easier. The author shows this by having Marc practice and push himself instead of giving up right away. I think that makes Marc more confident.
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Chapter 11
Which character helps Marc in this chapter, and what does that help show about teamwork or friendship?
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Chapter 12
What is something Marc still needs to improve? Why do you think it is difficult for him?
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Chapter 13
Pick a moment in this chapter when Marc has to control his thoughts, feelings, or actions. What does he do, and what does it show about him?
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Chapter 14
What new information does Marc learn in this chapter, and how might it change his plan?
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Chapter 15
If you could give Marc advice at this point in the story, what would you tell him? Use details from the chapter to support your advice.
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Chapter 16
What is one important decision Marc makes in this chapter, and what does it reveal about his character?
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Chapter 17
Find a word connected to training, learning, or responsibility in this chapter. What does the word mean, and why is it important?
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Chapter 18
What challenge in this chapter seems the hardest for Marc? How does he respond to it?
Example answer: The hardest challenge for Marc seems to be staying focused when he feels tired or frustrated. He does not handle everything perfectly, but he keeps working on the mission. I like that he tries to use what he has learned instead of just complaining. That shows he is becoming more responsible.
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Chapter 19
How do Marc's habits affect what happens in this chapter? Give one example of a good habit or a habit he needs to change.
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Chapter 20
What do you think the main theme of this chapter is? Explain how the events in the chapter support your answer.
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Chapter 21
Which part of this chapter surprised you or made you think? Explain your reaction.
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Chapter 22
How does Marc use what he has learned earlier in the book to handle a problem in this chapter?
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Chapter 23
What prediction can you make about how Marc's mission will end? What evidence from this chapter supports your prediction?
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Chapter 24
Looking at the whole story, what is the most important lesson Marc learns, and how could you use that lesson in your own life?
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How to use this Marc's mission 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, 24 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Marc's mission. 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.
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