The Ugly Duckling Story Analysis

The story follows an ugly duckling who is mocked by others and leaves to find a family that will accept him. After facing rejection and surviving a harsh winter alone, he discovers he is a beautiful swan and finds happiness with a new swan family.

What was unique about the last egg that the mother duck was waiting to hatch?

• It was the same as the others.

• It was larger and browner.

• It was already cracked.

• It was smaller and white.

How did the mother duck feel about the ugly duckling?

• She was proud.

• She was happy.

• She was indifferent.

• She was disappointed.

What did the other ducklings say to the ugly duckling?

• You are very smart.

• You are the same as us.

• You are not like us.

• You are beautiful.

What did the family of ducks say to the ugly duckling when he tried to join them?

• You are so ugly, go away.

• You are too small.

• Welcome to our family.

• You are too big.

What did the family of geese say to the ugly duckling?

• You are too old.

• You are too young.

• You are welcome here.

• You are so ugly, go away.

How did the ugly duckling survive the winter?

• With a family of swans.

• With a family of ducks.

• Alone.

• With a family of geese.

What did the swan say to the ugly duckling when they first met?

• You are too small to join us.

• You have the whitest feathers I have ever seen.

• You are not welcome here.

• You are the ugliest duckling.

What did the ugly duckling see in his reflection in the water?

• A small duckling.

• A large goose.

• A beautiful white swan.

• An ugly duckling.

What was the final outcome for the ugly duckling?

• He remained alone.

• He became a leader of the ducks.

• He lived happily with his new swan family.

• He returned to his original family.

What season did the ugly duckling transform into a swan?

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter