Wendy’s Story
by J.M. Barrie from Peter Pan
Chapter 11 passage: J.M. Barrie’s fantasy novel “Peter Pan” is the famous tale of the boy who would not grow up. In this passage, Wendy concludes her bedtime story for the Lost Boys. Peter, however, does not believe that a mother’s love lasts forever and challenges Wendy. Students will read the passage and answer questions on the meaning and the main idea.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Wendy’s Story
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.
- Sublime
- Pleased
- Nobly
- Callous
- Agitation
- Candour / Candor
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “‘Ah, now we are rewarded for our sublime faith in a mother’s love.’”
a. combined b. questionable c. wonderful d. serious
2) “That was the story, and they were as pleased with it as the fair narrator herself.”
a. unhappy b. happy c. annoyed d. angered
3) “… and then when we have need of special attention we nobly return for it, confident that we shall be rewarded instead of smacked.”
a. honorably b. unexpectedly c. absolutely d. confidently
4) “So great indeed was their faith in a mother’s love that they felt they could afford to be callous for a bit longer.”
a. sensitive b. insensitive c. jealous d. greedy
5) “They all gathered round him in affright, so alarming was his agitation…”
a. sad hopefulness b. confused sadness c. nervous excitement b. nervous anger
6) “… and with a fine candour he told them what he had hitherto concealed.”
a. story-telling voice b. dishonesty c. honesty d. thoughtfulness