Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 6 & 7 - Reading Comprehension

In the reading comprehension exercise for "Billy and the Minpins," students delve into Chapters 6 and 7 with a series of questions designed to test their understanding. They explore key details such as how Billy and Don Mini are aware of The Gruncher's presence beneath them, the simile Don Mini uses to describe The Gruncher's appetite for humans, and the reasons behind the birds' role as transport for the Minpins. The exercise also prompts students to consider why young Minpins are taught to fly using robins, the sole method for defeating a Gruncher, and the details of Billy's plan to tackle the situation. Additionally, students are asked to reflect on the swan's concerns and to concisely summarize the central events of these chapters in no more than 50 words, challenging them to distil the essence of the narrative efficiently.