Study Guide for :Good Night, Mr. Tom & Comprehension Test

Good Night, Mr. Tom
by Michelle Magorian
About_
Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian is a World War II novel about Willie, a shy, mistreated evacuee, and
Tom Oakley, the lonely man who takes him in. As their relationship grows, the story explores friendship, loss,
courage, and the power of kindness. This guide helps students understand the plot, characters, and themes
through chapter questions and creative activities. This study guide contains 130 questions across 10 chapter
sections (100 Factual + 30 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 10 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (100 total), 10 sets of 3 Critical
Analysis Questions (30 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence
prompt + critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 6-8
Teacher Note_
This guide helps students build comprehension step by step while encouraging them to think deeply about
characters and their choices. The ready-made questions, answer key, and activities save you valuable preparation
time, so you can focus on rich classroom discussion. Thank you for sharing this powerful story with your students!