School and Curriculum Resources for Alexander Hickory
Alexander Hickory provides a great opportunity to discuss metaphors, character development, and
reasons behind character choices.
Discussion Questions - The Discussion Questions are suggested for use in analytical
discussions where the reader gets to express his or her opinion about story points and character
choices.
Reading Comprehension Questions - The Reading Comprehension questions are
basic questions about the story to emphasize general understanding.
Supplementary Research Ideas - The Research Ideas were put together to give
students and teachers ideas on projects related to the book but also related to other school curriculum
opportunities. The Research Ideas for Alexander Hickory are related to questions about the Victorian
era and Puzzles. Each question requires to do research outside of the book.
Resources for Teachers, Librarians and Students