Comprehension - Questions For Weasel By Cynthia Defelicezip 1

Weasel is described as having “a quiet way of talking” that is more terrifying than shouting. Why might quietness be scarier than loud anger in a villain? Chapter 4: The Threat 9. Text Evidence: What specific threat does Weasel make to Nathan? Quote or paraphrase the exact words.

Happy teaching—and stay brave, just like Nathan. Comprehension Questions For Weasel By Cynthia Defelicezip 1

If you are reading Weasel with your class or homeschool group, you know it’s a gripping, tension-filled historical fiction novel. Set in 1839 Ohio, it forces readers to grapple with survival, morality, and the difference between justice and revenge. Weasel is described as having “a quiet way

To help you get started, I’ve created (Chapters 1–4). These questions move beyond basic recall to encourage critical thinking, text evidence, and prediction. Chapters 1-2: The Setup & The Fear 1. Literal (Right There): What happened to Nathan’s father five months before the story begins, and what did Nathan find in the woods that makes him believe his father is still alive? Text Evidence: What specific threat does Weasel make

Based on the title Weasel and the eerie tone of Chapter 2, what kind of person do you think Weasel will be? Chapter 3: Meeting the Legend 6. Cause and Effect: How does Nathan’s encounter with the injured raccoon foreshadow (hint at) his later encounter with Weasel?