Maisie's Journey with Horton

In 'Horton Hatches the Egg' by Dr. Seuss, Maisie the lazy bird convinces Horton the elephant to sit on her egg while she takes a vacation. Despite facing storms, ridicule, and being captured by hunters, Horton remains faithful to his promise. Eventually, the egg hatches into an elephant-bird, rewarding Horton's dedication and proving his faithfulness.

What is Maisie's main reason for wanting to leave her nest?

• She is hungry.

• She wants to find a new home.

• She is tired and bored.

• She is afraid of predators.

How does Maisie convince Horton to sit on her egg?

• She offers him food.

• She promises to return quickly.

• She offers him money.

• She threatens him.

What does Horton promise Maisie before she leaves?

• To leave the nest if it gets too hard.

• To keep the egg warm and safe.

• To find another bird to help.

• To follow her on vacation.

What challenges does Horton face while sitting on the egg?

• He falls from the tree.

• He loses the egg.

• He is attacked by other animals.

• He faces harsh weather conditions.

What decision does Maisie make while on vacation?

• To send a message to Horton.

• To find another bird to help Horton.

• To never return to her nest.

• To return to her nest immediately.

How do Horton's friends react to seeing him on the egg?

• They help him.

• They ignore him.

• They mock him.

• They join him.

What do the hunters decide to do with Horton?

• Help him find Maisie.

• Capture him for a circus.

• Take him to a zoo.

• Release him back into the wild.

How does Horton feel during his journey with the circus?

• Excited and happy.

• Sad but determined.

• Angry and rebellious.

• Indifferent and bored.

What surprises Maisie upon her return?

• The nest is destroyed.

• Horton is still on the egg.

• The egg is gone.

• Horton has left the nest.

What hatches from the egg Horton was sitting on?

• A regular bird.

• A baby elephant.

• A dinosaur.

• An elephant-bird.