Horton Hatches an Egg

What is the name of the bird in this story?

• Mayzie

• Marcy

• Mary

• Macy

Which of the following is not a reason Horton gives for not wanting to sit on Mayzie's egg?

• He doesn't have feathers.

• He is too big.

• He doesn't have wings.

• He is too tired

Mayzie eventually persuades Horton into sitting on the egg for her.

• True

• False

What was the weather like the first night that Horton sat on the egg?

• It snowed

• There was a terrible storm

• It was really hot.

• It was perfect (not too hot and not too cold)

What did the animals do after they realized the whos were there?

• Boil them anyway

• Send them away

• Protect them with Horton

• Give them to the monkeys

How would you describe Horton the elephant?

• mean and nasty

• selfish

• kind and caring

• happy and proud

When Horton sees the hunters what does he do?

• He runs

• Stays where he is

• He breaks the egg

• He cries

What happens at the circus when Mayzie and Horton met up again?

• Mayzie takes the egg back

• The egg hatches

• Mayzie becomes part of the circus

• The egg gets lost

What is the main theme of 'Horton Hatches an Egg'?

• Loyalty and responsibility

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and trust

• Courage and bravery

Which character is known for being lazy in the story?

• Horton

• Mayzie

• The hunters

• The circus master