Comprehension Questions Week One
This week will be all about comprehension question from your
reading. Answer them in complete sentences.
• 1. How does Madam Lockton demonstrate her own selfcenteredness following Lady Seymour’s illness?
• 2. How does the author contrast the characters of Lady
Seymour and Madam Lockton?
• 1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body
does not like being bought and sold like a basket of
eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is kind”.
Explain what Isabel means by this statement.
• 2. Explain how Isabel feels about Lady Seymour’s
confession.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of
Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
• 1. How does Isabel help Captain Dibdin and
Captain Farrar?
• 2. Knowing the risk involved, would YOU help
these men? Explain your line of thinking.
• 1. What does Isabel discover has really happened to
Ruth?
• 2. How does Isabel learn this?
• 3. Make a prediction about what you believe Isabel
will do with this new information concerning Ruth.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of
Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
Comprehension Questions Week Two
• 1. What does Isabel rename herself?
• 2. How is this naming important?
We will visit the Media Center today.
Bring ALL books!
• 1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body
does not like being bought and sold like a basket
of eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is
kind”. Explain what Isabel means by this statement.
• Keep your bellwork from last week and add to it!
We will visit the Media Center today.
Bring ALL books!
• 1. Why is Isabel conflicted about taking Lady
Seymour’s money?
• 2. How does Isabel know that it is okay to take the
money?
Dude, It’s Reading Time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of
Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
• 1. What do you think will happen to Lady Seymour
after Isabel leaves? Why?
• 2. Why does Isabel risk her own escape to go to the
prison? Explain your answer.
• 1. How is Isabel able to get Curzon out of the prison?
• 2. Describe what state Curzon is in.
• 3. How do Isabel and Curzon escape the city?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of
Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
1.
2.
What is the significance of Isabel’s statement that
they have “crossed the River Jordan?” Explain.
Predict what Isabel plans to do next. Explain.
1. What do you predict Curzon plans to do next after
they escape? Explain.
Book Reports Due!
• Be prepared to turn them in at the START of class. The
teacher will call for your report when the bell rings!
• 1. Chains has a sequel, Forge. What do you think will happen
next (after the escape) to Isabel and Curzon?
• 2. What thoughts and opinions do you have on freedom after
reading Chains? Explain.
• 1. What thoughts and opinions do you have on
loyalty after reading Chains? Explain.