Retrieval:

1. What happens to the scientist in chapter 1?
2. What assertion does Mr. Peterson make regarding time travel in chapter 2?
3. Who gifts Alford a hamster in chapter 3?

Inference:

1. From the characters’ conversations in chapter 1, why does Alford suspect the scientist is not telling him the whole truth?
2. What can one infer about Alford and his parents’ relationship from their interaction in chapter 2?
3. What can one infer about Alford’s attitude towards time travel after meeting the scientist in chapter 3?

Prediction:

1. What might happen in the future if Alford goes ahead with time travelling?
2. How could time travelling with the hamster change Alford’s present day life?
3. What might happen if Alford goes to the future?

Summarizing:

1. Summarize the implications of the scientist’s warning to Alford about time travelling in chapter 1.
2. Summarize the character of Mr. Peterson as depicted in chapter 2.
3. Summarize how Alford feels after being gifted a hamster in chapter 3.