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

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. What is the name of the dog Logan finds on the front porch of his new home?

2. Why does Logan’s mother disapprove of Johnny O’Neil?

3. Who inspected Logan’s house before the family moved in?

4. Who is suspected of embezzling funds from the park?

Short Answer

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

1. What does Logan dislike about his new house? How do Logan’s parents address his concerns?

2. How does Logan feel about his neighbor, Arthur?

3. How do Logan’s and Arthur’s caretakers differ?

Paired Resource

“Struggling to Fit In: Social Dynamics in Middle School and High School”

• This brief article features three students who discuss their attempts to fit in with peers. (Teacher-appropriate; not student-facing)
• This information connects to Logan’s concerns about popularity in his new school and the themes of Assumptions Can Be Harmful and The Cycle of Bullying.

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. Who does Mrs. Jenkins suspect is responsible for Mrs. Donaldson’s murder?

2. Who is described as Arthur’s number-one enemy?

3. Who gives Arthur and Logan a ride home from the amusement park?