The Ugly Duckling Comprehension Questions

The story follows a mother duck who finds an extra egg in her nest. When the eggs hatch, one duckling looks different and is deemed ugly by others. Despite facing criticism, the ugly duckling eventually discovers he is a beautiful swan and finds acceptance among other swans.

What was Mother Duck doing at the beginning of the story?

• Flying over the river

• Sitting on her eggs

• Looking for food

• Swimming in the pond

How many eggs did Mother Duck originally have in her nest?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What unusual event happened while Mother Duck was away?

• The eggs hatched early

• The nest was destroyed

• A large egg appeared in the nest

• A fox visited the nest

How did Mother Duck react to the large egg?

• She moved it to another nest

• She rejected it

• She decided to care for it

• She ignored it

What was different about the fourth duckling that hatched?

• It was smaller than the others

• It could not make any sound

• It was a different color

• It was larger and looked strange

What did the old turkey say about the strange duckling?

• It was beautiful

• It was ugly

• It was friendly

• It was dangerous

How did the other ducklings react to the strange duckling?

• They welcomed it

• They ignored it

• They were unkind to it

• They protected it

What did the rude ducks in the barnyard say about the strange duckling?

• It was a clever duck

• It was a strong duck

• It was not a duck

• It was a fine duck

What did the ugly duckling decide to do after meeting the hens?

• Find new friends

• Stay with the hens

• Return to Mother Duck

• Hide from the world

What season was it when the ugly duckling was all alone?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer