Retrieval Questions 1. In which chapter does Al visit his Grandma for the first time in the story? 2. What was the name of the scientist that helped Al go back in time with his pet hamster? 3. Who is the author of Time Travelling With a Hamster?

Inference Questions 1. What is Al’s initial reaction to time travelling in Chapter 1? 2. Based on the events in Chapter 3, why does Al believe Grandma has changed for the worse? 3. What do Al’s dad observations about the past indicate about his feelings on the present?

Prediction Questions 1. In which direction will Al and Grandma travel in the next chapter? 2. What will Al find out in his future travels that will surprise him? 3. What might be the consequences of Al’s time travel to the present?

Summarizing Questions 1. Summarize the events of the first three chapters of Time Travelling With a Hamster. 2. How does the introduction of Grandma in Chapter 2 help move the plot forward? 3. What lesson does Al learn by visiting the past in the first few chapters?