Thumbelina Story Comprehension Questions

The story of Thumbelina follows a tiny girl born from a flower who faces various challenges, including abduction by a frog and a beetle. She finds temporary refuge with a mouse but is pressured into marriage. Eventually, she escapes with the help of a swallow and finds happiness in the kingdom of flowers, where she becomes the Flower Queen.

What did the witch give to the lonely woman?

• A golden ring

• A grain of barley

• A magical wand

• A talking cat

What did the woman use to make a bed for Thumbelina?

• A walnut shell

• A matchbox

• A leaf

• A small basket

How did Thumbelina escape from the frog's pond?

• She swam away

• She flew away

• A bird helped her

• Minnows nibbled the lily stem

Why did the beetle release Thumbelina?

• She escaped on her own

• His friends found her too different

• She bribed him

• He felt sorry for her

What did Thumbelina do for the mouse to make herself useful?

• She cooked and told stories

• She cleaned the house

• She knitted clothes

• She sang songs

What did Thumbelina eat while she was living in the grass?

• Nuts

• Pollen and dew

• Insects

• Berries

What was Thumbelina's reaction to the mouse's friend's treatment of the swallow?

• She agreed with him

• She was indifferent

• She was shocked and ran away

• She laughed

What did the swallow offer Thumbelina?

• A place to stay

• A treasure map

• A magical potion

• A ride to a warmer place

Who did Thumbelina marry at the end of the story?

• The beetle

• The mouse's friend

• The Flower King

• The frog's son

What transformation did Thumbelina undergo after marrying the Flower King?

• She turned into a flower

• She became invisible

• She grew wings

• She became a giant