Let’s go step by step to answer each question based on the story “Moon Fright.”
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Question 1: When does the story take place?
We look at the first sentence of the story:
> “It was Halloween night, and the moon was full.”
So, the story happens on
Halloween night.
Also, later it says:
> “About an hour into the festivities...” — which means during Halloween celebrations.
And then:
> “Halloween had managed to reach all the way up to him...” — again confirming it’s Halloween.
✔ So, the answer is:
Halloween night
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Question 2: Who is the main character?
The whole story is told from the point of view of someone who is watching children trick-or-treating from high in the sky. It says:
> “He gazed gloomily down from the sky...”
> “He was glad that he was safe high up in the sky...”
> “...the moon was just dozing off...”
> “He was so frightened that he closed his eyes tight...”
All these clues tell us the main character is
the Moon — because only the Moon would be “high up in the sky,” “dozing off,” and scared by geese flying past.
Also, the title is “Moon Fright” — meaning the Moon is the one who gets frightened.
✔ So, the answer is:
The Moon
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Question 3: What frightens the main character?
In the third paragraph, it says:
> “Then he was startled by the loud flutter of wings and dark shadows rushing past him.”
> “Halloween had managed to reach all the way up to him at last! He was so frightened that he closed his eyes tight and hoped it would be over soon.”
Then it explains:
> “The large formation of geese continued on their way...”
So, what scared the Moon? A
large group (formation) of geese flying very close to him in the sky.
✔ So, the answer is:
A large formation of geese flying past him
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Final Answer:
1. Halloween night
2. The Moon
3. A large formation of geese flying past him
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade reading worksheet.
