On my honor Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
On my honor has 12 chapters · 90 pages
When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their…
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Inside the journal: 12 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.
Why does Joel want to go bike riding with Tony even though he knows Tony often gets them into risky situations? What does this show about their friendship?See all 12 questions ↓
About the book
When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.
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On my honor 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 12 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
Why does Joel want to go bike riding with Tony even though he knows Tony often gets them into risky situations? What does this show about their friendship?
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Chapter 2
Joel’s father makes Joel promise, “on my honor,” that he and Tony will only go to the park. Why is this promise important to the story?
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Chapter 3
Tony wants to go to the river instead of the park. How does Joel react, and why do you think it is hard for him to say no?
Example answer: I think Joel knows right away that going to the river is wrong because he promised his dad they would go to the park. At the same time, he does not want Tony to think he is scared or boring. It is hard for him to say no because Tony is pushy and Joel wants to keep their friendship. This shows how peer pressure can make a person ignore what they know is right.
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Chapter 4
What clues show that swimming in the river is dangerous? How do these clues make you feel as a reader?
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Chapter 5
How are Joel and Tony different in the way they handle fear and challenges? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking.
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Chapter 6
After Tony disappears in the river, what does Joel do first? What do his actions show about how frightened or confused he is?
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Chapter 7
Why does Joel decide not to tell the truth right away? Do you understand his choice, even if you do not agree with it? Explain.
Example answer: Joel does not tell the truth right away because he is terrified of getting in trouble and of what people will think of him. He also seems shocked, like he cannot fully believe what happened. I understand why he panics, but I do not agree with lying because it makes the situation worse. If I were Joel, I hope I would tell an adult right away, even though it would be very hard.
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Chapter 8
How does Joel’s guilt affect the way he talks and acts around other people? Give an example from the chapter.
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Chapter 9
What does the word “honor” mean in this story? How does Joel’s understanding of honor begin to change?
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Chapter 10
Predict what might happen when the adults learn more about Tony’s disappearance. What evidence from the story helps you make your prediction?
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Chapter 11
How does Joel’s relationship with his father change as the truth comes out? What emotions do you notice between them?
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Chapter 12
What lesson do you think Joel learns by the end of the book? How could that lesson apply to real life?
Example answer: I think Joel learns that telling the truth matters, even when the truth is painful or scary. He also learns that one bad choice can lead to serious consequences. In real life, this lesson could apply when friends dare you to do something unsafe. It is better to speak up early than to stay quiet and feel guilty later.
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How to use this On my honor 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, 12 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for On my honor. 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.