NAME: _______________________ DATE: _________________

Extra Reading Comprehension Questions

(Unit 4, page 46)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

A. Based on the information in the article, which words or phrases correctly complete
the statements below? Circle your answers.
1. In Italy, comics are called _______.
a. graphic novels
b. fumetti
c. manga
2. In Japan, people think comics _______.
a. are immoral
b. are part of the culture
c. encourage bad reading habits
3. Comics in Mexico sell over _______.
a. 7 million copies a year
b. 7 million copies a week
c. 7 million copies a month
4. One of the most recognized comics in the world is ________.
a. Spider-Man
b. Historietas
c. Graphic Novel

CRITICAL THINKING

B. Based on the information in the Reading, do you agree with the following
statements? Explain your reasons.
1. Comics help develop bad reading habits in children.
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Comics are immoral and can cause bad behavior in young people.
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Comics can be effective tools to communicate social and political information to the public.
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