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.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.K.6

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

• The musician

• The baker

• The chef

• The farmer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

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

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

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

• He was a goose!

• He was a swan!

• He was a chicken!

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2