Do You Believe in Fairies?
by J.M. Barrie from Peter Pan
Chapter 13 passage: One of the most famous scenes from J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” is when the children of the world are asked to help the fairy Tinker Bell live by expressing a belief in fairies. This passage is that iconic scene from the novel. After reading the passage, students will answer questions on comprehension and the main idea.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Do You Believe in Fairies?
by J.M. Barrie from Peter Pan
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- Lightning
- Reeling
- Alighted
- Fainter
- Briskly
- Affirmative
- Countless
- Impudent
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “… with one of her lightning movements Tink got between his lips and the draught, and drained it to the dregs.”
a. bright b. slow c. fast d. sharp
2) “Already she was reeling in the air.”
a. flying b. fishing c. spinning d. dancing
3) “Her wings would scarcely carry her now, but in reply she alighted on his shoulder and gave his nose a loving bite.”
a. lit up b. perched c. argued d. remained
4) “Every moment her light was growing fainter; and he knew that if it went out she would be no more.”
a. weaker b. brighter c. higher d. bigger
5) “Tink sat up in bed almost briskly to listen to her fate.”
a. coldly b. curiously c. quietly d. quickly
6) “She fancied she heard answers in the affirmative, and then again she wasn’t sure.”
a. negative b. positive c. air d. wrong
7) “The clapping stopped suddenly; as if countless mothers had rushed to their nurseries to see what on earth was happening…”
a. many b. clueless c. too few d. not many
8) “First her voice grew strong, then she popped out of bed, then she was flashing through the room more merry and impudent than ever.”
a. important b. confused c. happy d. disrespectful