A Froggy Fable Comprehension Test

Front

Who is the main character and what is the setting of this fable? Options: A caterpillar was the main character and the pond was the setting. A frog was the main character and the pond was the setting. A boy was the main character and the woods was the setting.

Back

A frog was the main character and the pond was the setting.

Front

Why do you think the frog was so upset by the otters, blue jays, and pine tree?

Back

They caused a change in the pond and he doesn’t like change.

Front

How does the caterpillar feel about change?

Back

He says he is glad things change and gives examples.

Front

What does it mean in the story when the author states, “the boy and the frog traveled for a long time?”

Back

The pair went from one place to another.

Front

Why do you think the frog sat for a long time in the weeds after he fell off of the bike?

Back

He was waiting until he felt it was safe to leave.

Front

The author states that the frog encountered many dangers as he traveled home. What effect do you think these experiences might have had on the frog?

Back

The frog stopped every time he got scared and it took him a long time to get back home.

Front

Does the frog change his ideas about change?

Back

Yes, he could handle anything.

Front

Who was the first animal the frog saw at the pond?

Back

A family of blue jays.

Front

Where did the frog like to stay for safety?

Back

He liked to get in his hole under the rock.

Front

How did the little boy catch the frog?

Back

He covered him with a jar.