The Ugly Duckling Short Story Comprehension Test

Why was the Ugly Duckling's egg so big.

• It was a chicken's egg.

• The Mama Duck layed that egg and it happened to be big.

• It was a Swan's egg.

• A witch did magic on the egg to make it appear big.

Who were the first animals that made the Ugly Duckling feel bad about himself?

• The grown-up ducks

• The yellow ducklings

• All the Mama Ducks

Why did the Ugly Duckling feel like he didn't fit in? There are two answers.

• He was bright pink and nobody liked that.

• Every animal he came across wanted him to leave.

• He was a horrible swimmer.

• He looked different then the other ducklings.

How did the Ugly Duckling benefit from his looks?

• He got eaten by the big hungry dog.

• He was sad for not fitting in.

• He never cried for looking like he did.

• He did not get eaten by the big hungry dog.

Why did the Ugly Duckling have to leave the old woman's hut?

• He talked to much.

• He made a big mess.

• He did not lay eggs.

• He cried to much.

Where was the Ugly Duckling at when he first noticed the very beautiful birds?

• He was with the yellow ducklings. It was when he was very young.

• He was in the woods.

• He was at the lake where he was looking at himself and feeling sad.

• He was in the old woman's hut.

Who was kind enough to take the Ugly Duckling home in the winter time?

• The musician

• The baker

• The chef

• The farmer

Why did the Ugly Duckling say, "Do not worry! he said to them, holding out one wing. I will go now. I will not make trouble for you" when he came across the beautiful birds?

• He said that because he didn't want to talk to the beautiful birds.

• He said that because all the other animals wanted him to leave when the Ugly Duckling came across them

What did the Ugly Duckling notice at the end of the story?

• He was a goose!

• He was a swan!

• He was a chicken!

What is the theme of The Ugly Duckling?

• It is that love conquers all.

• It is to accept who you are and don't let society bring you down.

• It is to be grateful for what you have.

• It is to take your time because slow and steady always wins the race.