Caterpillar Life Cycle Questions

The story follows a very hungry caterpillar who hatches from an egg and eats through various foods each day of the week. On Saturday, he overeats and feels sick. After eating a green leaf on Sunday, he feels better and builds a cocoon. Eventually, he emerges as a beautiful butterfly.

What event marks the beginning of the caterpillar's journey?

• The caterpillar builds a cocoon.

• The caterpillar hatches from an egg.

• The caterpillar finds a leaf.

• The caterpillar meets a butterfly.

On which day did the caterpillar eat through two pears?

• Thursday

• Wednesday

• Tuesday

• Monday

How many oranges did the caterpillar eat on Friday?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What was the caterpillar's reaction after eating a variety of foods on Saturday?

• It fell asleep.

• It felt full and happy.

• It had a stomach ache.

• It wanted more food.

What did the caterpillar eat to feel better after its Saturday feast?

• A sweet plum

• A juicy pear

• A green leaf

• A red apple

What did the caterpillar build around itself?

• A nest

• A web

• A cocoon

• A shell

How long did the caterpillar stay inside the cocoon?

• Three weeks

• Two weeks

• One week

• Four weeks

What did the caterpillar become at the end of the story?

• A moth

• A beetle

• A dragonfly

• A butterfly