Caterpillar, Caterpillar

What is the main idea of *Caterpillar, Caterpillar*?

• Butterflies are the most colorful insects.

• Caterpillars can be dangerous to plants.

• The life cycle of a butterfly is special and full of changes.

• Only certain caterpillars turn into butterflies.

Why does the girl in the story want to learn about caterpillars?

• Her grandpa teaches her about them.

• She finds one and wants to keep it as a pet.

• She is scared of them and wants to avoid them.

• She thinks they are dangerous and wants to warn others.

What is the correct order of a butterfly’s life cycle?

• Egg → Caterpillar → Chrysalis → Butterfly

• Caterpillar → Egg → Butterfly → Chrysalis

• Chrysalis → Egg → Caterpillar → Butterfly

• Egg → Chrysalis → Caterpillar → Butterfly

How does a caterpillar change inside the chrysalis?

• It rests and then crawls out as a bigger caterpillar.

• It grows wings and turns into a butterfly.

• It slowly eats the chrysalis before flying away.

• It stays the same but changes color.

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that butterflies are delicate creatures?

• “The butterfly’s wings are soft and need time to dry.”

• “Caterpillars eat lots of leaves to grow bigger.”

Why is it important for a butterfly to lay eggs on a leaf?

• So the eggs can get plenty of sunlight.

• So the caterpillars have food when they hatch.

• So the eggs will stay warm.

• So the eggs will be easy to find.