The witches--The graphic novel Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
The witches--The graphic novel has 22 chapters · 304 pages
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
In Chapter 1, what does the narrator teach readers about real witches, and how is this different from fairy-tale witches?See all 22 questions ↓
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The witches--The graphic novel 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 22 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
In Chapter 1, what does the narrator teach readers about real witches, and how is this different from fairy-tale witches?
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Chapter 2
In Chapter 2, how does the grandmother help the narrator feel safe after a sad time in his life?
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Chapter 3
In Chapter 3, which clues for recognizing a witch seem the most important to remember, and why?
Example answer: I think the most important clue is that witches wear gloves because they have claws instead of fingernails. That clue would be easier to notice than some of the others if you looked carefully. I also think the wig clue is important because witches may scratch their heads a lot. These details make the narrator’s grandmother seem very wise and prepared.
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Chapter 4
In Chapter 4, what do you learn about the Grand High Witch from the way other witches react to her?
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Chapter 5
In Chapter 5, how does the change in the family’s holiday plans move the story forward?
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Chapter 6
In Chapter 6, what clues show that the narrator is in serious danger during the witches’ meeting?
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Chapter 7
In Chapter 7, how does the story show that the witches are cruel and frightening? Use details from the chapter.
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Chapter 8
In Chapter 8, what is Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker, and why is it such a dangerous plan?
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Chapter 9
In Chapter 9, choose one unusual word or ingredient from the recipe. What do you think it adds to the mood of the story?
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Chapter 10
In Chapter 10, how does Bruno Jenkins’s disappearance change what the narrator understands about the witches’ plan?
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Chapter 11
In Chapter 11, why do you think the witches are so interested in their old traditions and rules?
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Chapter 12
In Chapter 12, how does the narrator respond when something terrible happens to him, and what does this show about his character?
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Chapter 13
In Chapter 13, compare the narrator and Bruno after they have both been changed. How are their reactions alike or different?
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Chapter 14
In Chapter 14, how does Grandmamma show love and courage when she sees what has happened to the narrator?
Example answer: Grandmamma shows love because she does not stop caring about the narrator after he becomes a mouse. She talks to him and listens to him instead of treating him like he is not the same person. She also shows courage because she stays calm and starts thinking about what to do next. I think this proves that her love is stronger than fear.
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Chapter 15
In Chapter 15, what makes the narrator’s mouse-burglar mission risky, and what skills help him succeed?
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Chapter 16
In Chapter 16, why do Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins have such a hard time believing the truth about Bruno?
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Chapter 17
In Chapter 17, what is the main plan to stop the witches, and what could go wrong with it?
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Chapter 18
In Chapter 18, how does the artwork help build suspense while the narrator is in the kitchen?
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Chapter 19
In Chapter 19, what does Mr. Jenkins’s reaction to his son tell you about him as a parent?
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Chapter 20
In Chapter 20, do you think the narrator and Grandmamma’s victory is fair, clever, or both? Explain your opinion.
Example answer: I think their victory is both fair and clever. It is fair because the witches were planning to hurt children, so stopping them was important. It is clever because the narrator uses the witches’ own potion against them. I liked that he wins by being brave and smart, even though he is very small.
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Chapter 21
In Chapter 21, what does the narrator mean when he thinks about having the heart of a mouse, and what theme does this show?
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Chapter 22
In Chapter 22, what prediction can you make about the narrator and Grandmamma’s future adventures? Use evidence from the ending.
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How to use this The witches--The graphic novel 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, 22 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The witches--The graphic novel. 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.