Comprehension Breakdown
This is the main character’s name and his unusual hobby.
Felix the Fox and science (or stargazing)
Based on the first paragraph, we can infer that Felix is different from other foxes for this reason.
He doesn't hunt (prefers to study over hunting)
The story says Felix was an amateur scientist. Based on the story, this means he does science for this reason.
Just for fun (as a hobby)
This word from the text describes the setting, meaning the woods were very, very old.
Ancient
When the text says "the wind seemed to hold its breath," it means the forest became this.
Very quiet/still
The text uses the word observing. This is the sense Felix was using to study the stars.
Sight (looking)
Felix realized the sound wasn't an animal because it sounded like this type of object.
Mechanical
This was the true identity of the "Midnight Howl" mentioned in the title.
Stuck robot's whirring/clanking noises
The sound is described as metallic. This means the sound reminded Felix of this material.
Metal
This is the conflict (problem) the robot was facing in the clearing.
Being stuck in the mud
If the story continued, we can predict Felix and the robot might do this next.
The robot was in a clearing. Based on the setting, this is a spot in the woods that has no ______?
Trees
What is the sequence of events in the story?
Felix heard a sound, he knew it wasn't another animal, he followed the sound, he found the robot, he helped the robot.
This is the likely theme or lesson of the story regarding things that seem scary at first.
Don't judge things before you understand them (or curiosity overcomes fear)
Felix's journal was leather-bound. This describes what the journal was made of or covered in.
Leather (or animal hide)