Reading V.I.P.E.R.S/ Comprehension questions for Private Peaceful

The provided text outlines VIPERS (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarization) questions for the chapters and overall themes of Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo. It explores deeper themes like sacrifice, guilt, bravery, and family through Tommo’s emotional journey, particularly after his brother Charlie’s execution during the war. The questions focus on Tommo’s reflections, the significance of brotherhood, the horrors of war, and the contrast between his childhood memories and his wartime experiences. They also encourage an analysis of character development, symbolism, and how Tommo copes with loss and grief, ultimately aiming to help students critically engage with the novel’s emotional and thematic depth.