1. On what page does the book Loser begin? Answer: The book Loser begins on page 1.

2. What is the name of the main character in Loser? Answer: The main character in Loser is Donald Zinkoff.

3. On what page does Donald Zinkoff first realize he is different from other kids? Answer: Donald Zinkoff first realizes he is different from other kids on page 9.

4. What is the name of the girl who helps Donald Zinkoff when he gets lost on his way to school? Answer: The girl who helps Donald Zinkoff when he gets lost on his way to school is Claudia.

5. On what page does Donald Zinkoff first meet Hector Binns? Answer: Donald Zinkoff first meets Hector Binns on page 38.

6. What is the name of the game that Donald Zinkoff and his friends play in the snow? Answer: The name of the game that Donald Zinkoff and his friends play in the snow is “King of the Hill.”

7. On what page does Donald Zinkoff’s father tell him that he is not a loser? Answer: Donald Zinkoff’s father tells him that he is not a loser on page 179.

8. What is the name of the school that Donald Zinkoff attends? Answer: The name of the school that Donald Zinkoff attends is Willowdale Elementary School.

9. Inferential Question: Why does Donald Zinkoff feel like a loser? Answer: Donald Zinkoff feels like a loser because he is different from other kids and doesn’t fit in.

10. Inferential Question: Why does Donald Zinkoff’s father tell him that he is not a loser? Answer: Donald Zinkoff’s father tells him that he is not a loser because he is kind, brave, and has a good heart.

Drawing Activity: Draw a picture of Donald Zinkoff and his friends playing “King of the Hill” in the snow.

Answers may vary for the drawing activity.