Caterpillar to Chrysalis Transformation Quiz

What is a key indicator that a caterpillar is about to become a chrysalis?

• The caterpillar starts eating more leaves.

• The caterpillar changes color to green.

• The tentacles at the head end become thin and twisted.

• The caterpillar stops moving completely.

What do the lines along the side of the caterpillar indicate?

• The caterpillar is about to lay eggs.

• The spiracles are pulling out of the old exoskeleton.

• The caterpillar is hungry.

• The caterpillar is preparing to hibernate.

Where does the first crack in the caterpillar's exoskeleton typically appear?

• At the top of the caterpillar.

• In the middle of the caterpillar.

• At the bottom of the J shape.

• Near the caterpillar's head.

How long does it take for the caterpillar to shed its entire old exoskeleton?

• About 5 minutes.

• About 1 hour.

• About 30 minutes.

• About 2 hours.

What happens to the outer covering after the caterpillar sheds its exoskeleton?

• It becomes soft and flexible.

• It dries and hardens into a shell.

• It falls off completely.

• It changes color to brown.