Monarch Magic

What is the main subject of the poem "Monarch Magic"?

• The changing seasons

• A person's journey

• A butterfly's transformation and journey

• The beauty of a tree

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According to the poem, where is the butterfly destined to find home?

• In the horizon

• In Mexico

• In the sky

• On a tree

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What does the butterfly leave behind according to the poem?

• Its old wings

• A chrysalis husk

• Dew drops

• A tree

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What imagery is used to describe the land after the butterfly leaves?

• A barren desert

• Dull as pale elephant skin

• A blooming garden

• A snowy field

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What does the speaker anticipate in the future according to the poem?

• Meeting the butterfly again

• The arrival of the butterfly's kin

• The end of winter

• The butterfly's return to the same tree

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What is Christmas Island?

• A) A fictional place from a story

• B) An Australian territory in the Indian Ocean

• C) A small island in the Pacific Ocean

• D) A city on the mainland of Australia

What unique feature does Christmas Island have regarding its crab population?

• A) It has the smallest crabs in the world

• B) It has the largest population of a single crab species

• C) It is home to the only crabs that can fly

• D) It has the most diverse crab species in one location

When does the red crab migration on Christmas Island typically begin?

• A) June and July

• B) October and November

• C) December and January

• D) March and April

What is the main risk for red crabs during their migration to the ocean?

• A) Getting lost on the way

• B) Being run over by cars, suffering dehydration, or being attacked by other animals

• C) Freezing temperatures

• D) The crabs are hunted by the island's residents

How many eggs can a female red crab produce?

• A) About 1,000 eggs

• B) About 10,000 eggs

• C) About 50,000 eggs

• D) Up to 100,000 eggs