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The World According to Humphrey
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What do the students of Room 26 gain from taking care of Humphrey? Do they learn something about themselves, as Ms. Mac suggests?
What role does bullying play in the book? What is Birney’s central message about bullying?
What role does friendship play in the book? How does Humphrey help others build friendship?
Because he is a hamster, Humphrey’s actions are severely limited. How does he work around these limitations to help the humans in his life?
Humphrey realizes that the events and factors of his classmates’ home lives affect their behavior in class. What are the most important examples of this? What do they teach Humphrey about humans?
Which person does Humphrey form the strongest bond with in Room 26? Why is this the case?
Describe Humphrey’s relationship with Ms. Mac. Why is she so important to him? What does he learn about himself upon her return to Room 26 at the end of the book?
Analyze Mrs. Brisbane as a character. While she is the main antagonist of the book, her actions are perceived differently by different characters. What motivates her to act in the ways she does?
Explain the motivation behind the change in the way Garth acts toward Humphrey and his classmates. What lesson does Garth teach Humphrey about human behavior?
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