Let’s read the story carefully and answer each question one at a time.
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1. When does the story take place?
Look at the first sentence:
> “It was Halloween night, and the moon was full.”
That tells us exactly when —
Halloween night.
Also, later it says:
> “About an hour into the festivities...” — meaning during the Halloween trick-or-treating time.
So the answer is clear:
Halloween night.
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2. Who is the main character?
The whole story is told from the point of view of the moon. It talks about how the moon feels (“did NOT like Halloween”, “was glad he was safe high up”, “he was startled”, etc.). The moon has thoughts and feelings — that makes him the main character.
Even though children are mentioned, they’re not the focus — the moon is.
So the main character is:
the moon.
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3. What frightens the main character?
Read this part:
> “First there was a honk, then another, then another. Then he was startled by the loud flutter of wings and dark shadows rushing past him.”
And then:
> “The large formation of geese continued on their way...”
So what scared the moon? A flock of geese flying close to him — making noise and flapping wings suddenly.
Answer:
A flock of geese flying past him (with loud honking and wing flutters).
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Final Answer:
1. Halloween night
2. The moon
3. A flock of geese flying past him
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comprehension worksheet grade 4.
