Understanding the Ugly Duckling's Journey

The story follows an ugly duckling who is ridiculed by other animals. He leaves the barnyard, meets wild geese, and finds temporary shelter in a cottage. After enduring a harsh winter, he transforms into a beautiful swan and is finally accepted by other swans, realizing his true identity and beauty.

What was unusual about one of the mother duck's eggs?

• It was already cracked.

• It was much bigger than the others.

• It was a different color.

• It was smaller than the others.

What was the mother duck's initial reaction to the big egg?

• She was angry.

• She was indifferent.

• She was worried.

• She was excited.

How did the mother duck feel when she saw the new duckling swim?

• Disappointed

• Pleased

• Indifferent

• Worried

What did the mother duck do after the big egg hatched?

• She was pleased with the new duckling.

• She ignored the new duckling.

• She was confused about the new duckling.

• She was disappointed with the new duckling.

What was the reaction of the other birds in the barnyard to the ugly duckling?

• They ignored him.

• They were afraid of him.

• They welcomed him warmly.

• They laughed and pecked at him.

What did the mother duck hope for the ugly duckling?

• That he would leave the barnyard.

• That he would become a fine drake.

• That he would change color.

• That he would become smaller.

Why did the ugly duckling decide to run away from the barnyard?

• He wanted to explore the world.

• He wanted to find his real family.

• He was looking for food.

• He was tired of being teased.

What did the wild geese say to the ugly duckling?

• You are too ugly to join us.

• You are so ugly that I like you.

• You should learn to fly better.

• You should go back to the barnyard.

What did the ugly duckling do when he was teased by the other birds?

• He cried.

• He ran away.

• He ignored them.

• He fought back.

What did the wild geese offer the ugly duckling?

• Food

• A place to stay

• Friendship

• A chance to meet other geese