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Warrior Girl Unearthed Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

By Angeline Boulley

Warrior Girl Unearthed has 58 chapters · 396 pages

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Chapter 1 question
What is one choice Perry makes in this chapter, and what does it show about what matters to her?
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A printable reading journal for Warrior Girl Unearthed: one question per chapter, with example answers.

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Warrior Girl Unearthed 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 58 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

    What is one choice Perry makes in this chapter, and what does it show about what matters to her?

  2. Chapter 2

    How does Perry's connection to Sugar Island or her Ojibwe community shape what she thinks or does so far?

  3. Chapter 3

    Describe a moment when family is important in this chapter. How does it affect Perry?

  4. Chapter 4

    What is Perry trying to understand, fix, or protect right now?

  5. Chapter 5

    Which character seems to have the strongest feelings in this chapter? What clues show those feelings?

  6. Chapter 6

    What questions do you have about the ancestors' belongings, remains, or stories mentioned so far?

  7. Chapter 7

    How does the author show that museums and collections can be complicated?

  8. Chapter 8

    Pick one new or important word from this chapter. What do you think it means, and how did the sentence help you?

  9. Chapter 9

    What is one rule, law, or responsibility that characters talk about or follow? Why might it matter?

  10. Chapter 10

    How does Perry respond when adults expect something from her?

  11. Chapter 11

    What have you learned so far about repatriation, or returning ancestors and sacred items?

    Example answer: I learned that repatriation is not just about moving things from one place to another. It is about respect, family, and doing what is right for the people who came before. Perry helps me see that ancestors and sacred items should not be treated like prizes or decorations. They belong with their community.

  12. Chapter 12

    Which setting in this chapter feels most important? Explain how it changes the mood.

  13. Chapter 13

    What is one way Perry shows courage, even if she is not sure what to do?

  14. Chapter 14

    How are Perry and her twin sister different or similar in the part you read?

  15. Chapter 15

    What problem seems unfair to Perry or to the community? Why?

  16. Chapter 16

    If you could ask Perry one question at this point, what would it be and why?

  17. Chapter 17

    How does Angeline Boulley use details about Ojibwe culture, language, or traditions in this chapter?

  18. Chapter 18

    What does this chapter make you think about who gets to tell a community's history?

  19. Chapter 19

    Which character would you trust most so far? Use evidence from the chapter.

  20. Chapter 20

    What warning signs or hints make you think trouble could be coming?

  21. Chapter 21

    How does Perry balance what she wants with what her family or tribe needs?

  22. Chapter 22

    What is one detail about the investigation, internship, or work Perry is doing that seems important?

  23. Chapter 23

    How does this chapter show respect for ancestors?

  24. Chapter 24

    What is a decision made by an adult in this chapter, and how does Perry react to it?

  25. Chapter 25

    What do you predict Perry will do next, based only on what you know now?

  26. Chapter 26

    How does the chapter make you feel about items taken from Indigenous communities?

  27. Chapter 27

    What is one secret, mystery, or unanswered question that is growing so far?

  28. Chapter 28

    Choose a sentence or scene that stood out to you. Why did it catch your attention?

  29. Chapter 29

    How does friendship help or challenge Perry in this chapter?

  30. Chapter 30

    What does Perry learn from listening to someone older than she is?

  31. Chapter 31

    How does the author build suspense without giving every answer right away?

  32. Chapter 32

    What is one example of someone being treated fairly or unfairly in this chapter?

  33. Chapter 33

    How does Perry's voice as the narrator help you understand her personality?

    Example answer: Perry's voice helps me understand that she is bold and honest. She notices when something feels wrong, and she does not like pretending everything is fine. Sometimes she sounds frustrated, but that shows she cares deeply. Her thoughts make her feel like a real person, not a perfect hero.

  34. Chapter 34

    What is something Perry notices that another character might miss?

  35. Chapter 35

    How do grief, worry, or fear show up in the chapter you read?

  36. Chapter 36

    What does this chapter suggest about being responsible to your community?

  37. Chapter 37

    Which character changes their mind, attitude, or plan in this chapter? What causes the change?

  38. Chapter 38

    How does money, power, or control affect what happens so far?

  39. Chapter 39

    What is one way the story connects the past to the present?

  40. Chapter 40

    How does Perry handle being angry or frustrated in this chapter?

  41. Chapter 41

    What lesson could a reader take from this chapter about speaking up?

  42. Chapter 42

    What do you notice about the way people in Perry's community care for one another?

  43. Chapter 43

    How does the chapter show that doing the right thing can be difficult?

  44. Chapter 44

    What is one clue about a character's motives, or reasons for acting?

  45. Chapter 45

    How would you summarize this chapter in three important points?

  46. Chapter 46

    What is a moment when Perry has to be patient, careful, or thoughtful?

  47. Chapter 47

    How does the chapter help you understand Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women as an important issue?

  48. Chapter 48

    What is one thing that surprised you in this chapter, and why?

  49. Chapter 49

    How do Perry's actions match or not match what she says she believes?

  50. Chapter 50

    What connection can you make between this chapter and something you know about history, museums, or justice?

  51. Chapter 51

    Which relationship seems most important right now: family, friendship, community, or another one? Explain.

  52. Chapter 52

    What does the chapter show about learning from mistakes?

  53. Chapter 53

    If you were in Perry's place, what would be hard for you to decide?

    Example answer: If I were in Perry's place, it would be hard to decide when to listen to adults and when to speak up. I would want to be respectful, but I would also want to protect my community. It would be scary to know that my choice might get me in trouble. I think I would need help from people I trust.

  54. Chapter 54

    How does the author make the ancestors feel like real people, not just objects or facts?

  55. Chapter 55

    What is one image, object, or place from the chapter that seems symbolic or meaningful?

  56. Chapter 56

    What advice would you give Perry after reading this chapter?

  57. Chapter 57

    How has your opinion of one character changed since the last chapter?

  58. Chapter 58

    At the end of this chapter, what do you think is the biggest question or conflict Perry still faces?

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How to use this Warrior Girl Unearthed 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, 58 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Warrior Girl Unearthed. 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

Questions about this story, good after any 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. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.