Mary Anne Saves the Day Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Mary Anne Saves the Day 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 15 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.

1. Chapter 1

   So far, what is the most important problem Mary Anne is facing, and how does it affect her at home, at school, or in the Baby-sitters Club?

2. Chapter 2

   In this chapter, how would you describe Mary Anne's personality? Use one action, thought, or line of dialogue from the chapter to support your answer.

   Example answer: I would describe Mary Anne as sensitive and careful. She notices when people are upset, and she worries about hurting anyone's feelings. At the same time, she does not always say what she is thinking right away. That makes me think she is kind, but she is still learning how to stand up for herself.

3. Chapter 3

   Kristy often acts like a leader in the Baby-sitters Club. So far, when does her leadership seem helpful, and when might it make things harder for her friends?

4. Chapter 4

   Choose a word or phrase from this chapter that shows strong feelings about friendship, fighting, or being left out. What does it mean, and why did the author choose it?

5. Chapter 5

   What changes in the mood of the story during this chapter? Explain whether the chapter feels funny, tense, sad, hopeful, or something else.

6. Chapter 6

   What do you think Mary Anne wants most right now? Give at least one clue from the chapter that helped you decide.

7. Chapter 7

   Which character's point of view do you understand best so far: Mary Anne, Kristy, Claudia, Stacey, or someone else? Explain your choice.

8. Chapter 8

   What does babysitting teach Mary Anne in this part of the book about responsibility, patience, or solving problems?

9. Chapter 9

   What prediction can you make about how the Baby-sitters Club members might solve their conflict or make it worse? Use clues from what you have read so far.

   Example answer: I predict the club members will have to talk honestly instead of waiting for someone else to fix the fight. The clues are that the problem is affecting their friendship and their babysitting work. If they keep ignoring each other, the club could get even more mixed up. I think Mary Anne may need to be braver than usual to help.

10. Chapter 10

    Mary Anne sometimes has trouble speaking up. How does this chapter show the difference between staying quiet and saying what you really think?

11. Chapter 11

    Pick one choice Mary Anne makes in this chapter. Would you call it brave, cautious, kind, unfair, or something else? Explain your thinking.

12. Chapter 12

    What does this chapter suggest about being assertive without being mean? Give an example from the story or from Mary Anne's situation so far.

    Example answer: This chapter suggests that being assertive means saying what you need in a clear way, not yelling or bossing people around. Mary Anne's problem is that she often keeps her feelings inside, so other people may not know how much something bothers her. I think she can be assertive by telling the truth and still caring about her friends. That is different from being rude.

13. Chapter 13

    The story includes places like school, club meetings, homes, and babysitting jobs. How does the setting in this chapter affect what the characters feel or do?

14. Chapter 14

    If you could give advice to Mary Anne or another club member at this point in the story, what would you say, and why?

15. Chapter 15

    What question are you left with at the end of this chapter? What clues from the story might help answer it later?