Study Guide for :Green Grass, Running Water & Comprehension Test

Green Grass, Running Water
by Thomas King
About_
Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King is a novel that weaves together contemporary Indigenous characters,
four escaped elders, and retellings of creation stories narrated by Coyote and others. This study guide follows the
prologue and the four volumes of the novel, helping students build comprehension and think critically about
stories, identity, and family. It also includes a background article, a True/False activity, a crossword, and a
character study. This study guide contains 91 questions across 7 chapter sections (70 Factual + 21 Critical), 1
Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 7 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (70 total), 7 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (21 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 10-12
Teacher Note_
This study guide gives students a clear path through a complex, non-linear novel while encouraging them to think
deeply about stories, stereotypes, and identity. The factual questions build confidence in comprehension, and the
critical questions open the door to rich discussion. We hope it saves you valuable preparation time so you can
focus on what you do best, inspiring your students.