Maisie's Decisions and Horton's Challenges

Maisie the bird is tired of sitting on her egg and convinces Horton the elephant to take over while she goes on vacation. Horton faithfully sits on the egg through storms and seasons, even when captured and taken to a circus. Eventually, the egg hatches into an elephant-bird, surprising everyone and proving Horton's faithfulness.

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

• She is hungry.

• She is tired and bored.

• She wants to find a new home.

• She is afraid of predators.

How does Maisie convince Horton to sit on her egg?

• She offers him food.

• She pays him money.

• She promises to return quickly.

• She threatens him.

What challenges does Horton face while sitting on the egg?

• He loses the egg.

• He struggles with the weather.

• He falls asleep.

• He is attacked by other animals.

What decision does Maisie make while on vacation?

• To send someone else to check on Horton.

• To never return to her nest.

• To find a new nest.

• To return to her nest immediately.

How do Horton's friends react to seeing him in the tree?

• They join him.

• They ignore him.

• They ridicule him.

• They help him.

What do the hunters decide to do with Horton?

• Release him back into the wild.

• Take him to a zoo.

• Capture him for a circus.

• Leave him alone.

How is Horton treated at the circus?

• He is treated like a king.

• He is ignored.

• He is celebrated.

• He is laughed at.

What is Maisie's reaction upon returning to the nest?

• She is indifferent.

• She wants the egg back.

• She is angry.

• She is excited to see Horton.

What unique creature hatches from the egg?

• A completely new species.

• A creature with features of both an elephant and a bird.

• An elephant.

• A bird.

What is Horton's reward for his faithfulness?

• He is given a new home.

• He is sent back to the jungle.

• He is celebrated and sent home happily.

• He receives a medal.