78 pages 2 hours read

Stuart Gibbs

Spy School

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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During Reading

Reading Questions & Paired Texts

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

CHAPTERS 1-5

Reading Check

1. How many times has Ben visited the CIA website?

2. What does Chip Schacter try to coerce Ben into doing?

Short Answer

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

1. What is the SACSA, and why does Ben earn a D-?

2. Wh is Erica Hale, and how does Ben feel about her?

3. How does Murray approach spy school?

CHAPTERS 6-10

Reading Check

1. What does the assassin ask Ben about?

2. Who visits Ben in the Box?

3. What is Ben’s first class at his new school?

Short Answer

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

1. How does Ben escape the assassin?

2. What does the crime scene investigator reveal?

3. What leads to ninjas attacking Ben?

Paired Resource

Spy Agency Utilizes Autistic Analysts’ Unique Skills” 

  • This resource includes a brief video and article from CBS discussing an agent’s heightened ability to use data and find patterns.
  • This article connects to the theme of Individuality as a Strength.
  • How can unique talents and abilities be beneficial for intelligence agencies, as well as other professions? When has Ben been underestimated, only to prove he has impressive abilities?