Mr Gum Reading Comprehension

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Mr Gum

1. What kind of character is Mr Gum?

A kind and helpful person

A very bad man

A friendly neighbour

A silly teacher

2. How does the author make Mr Gum seem funny and bad at the same time?

3. What words or sentences from Chapter One help you imagine what Mr Gum looks like?

4. Which of these describe the setting of the story? (Tick all that apply)

A magical castle

A town with interesting characters

A place where unusual things happen

A school classroom

5. What do you think will happen in the next chapter? Give reasons for your prediction.

6. Complete this sentence: My favourite part of Chapter One was _________________ because _________________.

7. If you could ask Mr Gum one question, what would it be?

8. How does this story make you feel? Circle the words that match your feelings.

Curious • Amused • Excited • Surprised • Confused • Entertained

Explain why you chose these feelings: ___________________________________

9. Draw your own version of Mr Gum in the box below. Think about what makes him look "very bad" but also funny.

10. Create a new character who might live in Mr Gum's world. What would make them interesting?

Character's name: _________________________

What makes them special: ________________________________________________