Caterpillar Story Comprehension Questions

A tiny, very hungry caterpillar hatches from an egg and eats through various fruits each day of the week, remaining hungry. On Saturday, it feasts on a variety of foods, finally feeling satisfied. The caterpillar then forms a cocoon and transforms into a beautiful butterfly.

What hatches from the egg in the beginning of the story?

• A caterpillar

• A frog

• A butterfly

• A bird

How many apples does the caterpillar eat on Monday?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What fruit does the caterpillar eat on Tuesday?

• Apples

• Pears

• Plums

• Strawberries

How many plums does the caterpillar eat on Wednesday?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What does the caterpillar eat on Thursday?

• Apples

• Pears

• Plums

• Strawberries

Which of the following is NOT eaten by the caterpillar on Saturday?

• Banana

• Pickle

• Chocolate cake

• Swiss cheese

What does the caterpillar eat to feel better after his Saturday feast?

• A green leaf

• An apple

• A plum

• A pear

What does the caterpillar turn into at the end of the story?

• A frog

• A bird

• A moth

• A butterfly