Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. Who does Mr. Ocax eat for breaking the rules of Bannock Hill?

2. What symbol signals a family emergency in Poppy’s house?

3. Where does Lungwort intend to move half of his family because of overpopulation?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Compare Poppy’s personality with Ragweed’s. How are the two different?

2. What are the rules regarding the mice population living in the Dimwood Forest? Why does Mr. Lungwort abide by the rules?

3. Why might overpopulation become an issue in Lungwort’s community? What does Lungwort intend to do about it?

Paired Resource

“Limiting Factors”

• This National Geographic article explores the concept of population density, limiting factors, and carrying capacity in animal populations.
• How do limiting factors affect animal populations? How might Poppy’s family be impacted by limiting factors in her home? How would you describe the carrying capacity of Gray House?

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. What does Poppy find in Mr. Ocax’s regurgitated pellet?

2. Who does Mr. Ocax blame for his refusal to allow the clan to move to New House?

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