Once There was a Boy Comprehension Quiz

What did the boy live in?

• A house

• A cave

• An ancient boat

• A treehouse

What was the boy’s favourite fruit?

• Mango

• Banana

• Sapote

• Coconut

What did the girl do with the sapotes?

• Gave them away

• Threw them away

• Ate them all

• Made juice

How did the boy feel when he first saw the girl on the beach?

• Angry

• Surprised

• Indifferent

• Scared

What might the girl have imagined was under the boy’s bed?

• A treasure

• A monster

• A pet

• A book

Why did the boy throw his broken heart into the sea?

• • He didn’t want it anymore

• • He wanted to hide it

• • He thought it would fix itself

• • He was sad and wanted to let go

What does the girl’s decision to give the boy her heart suggest about her character?

• • She is selfish

• • She is caring and considerate

• • She is confused

• • She is reckless

How does the author use the concept of a "heart" symbolically in the story?

• • To represent friendship

• • To symbolize love and connection

• • To indicate fear

• • To show power

What lesson can be learned from the boy’s and girl’s experiences in the story?

• • It’s important to keep secrets

• • Sharing and caring can heal emotional wounds

• • Hearts should never be broken

• • Fruits are best shared

10. If you were to rewrite the ending, how might the boy and girl continue to grow their friendship?

• • By exploring the island together

• • By arguing over the heart

• • By leaving the island

• • By competing for more fruit