A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Part 1, Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. What two words were spray-painted on the Singh family home after Sal had been accused of murdering Andie?

2. What is the name of Andie's dog?

3. Andie looks up to her friend Cara's dad as a father figure. What is Cara's father's name and profession?

4. Andie takes great pains not to upset Naomi when interviewing her in Chapter 5. What tragic event has made Naomi so emotionally fragile?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is Pip's senior capstone proposal topic?

2. When speaking to Andie, Ravi reveals that he doesn't feel like he's allowed to grieve Sal. Why does Ravi feel this way? Who or what is blocking Sal's grieving process?

Paired Resource

"Inside the Book: Holly Jackson"

•  Author Holly Jackson provides general context and background on A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
• This resource relates to the theme of The Importance of Finding Out the Truth.
• Jackson says that her obsession with true crime led her to write A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Conduct brief research first if needed, then list five characteristics of the true crime genre.