A Butterfly Smile - Comprehension Quiz
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What does Kavya know the answer to when Laila Miss asks the class?

What a caterpillar becomes when it grows up

How long has Kavya been coming to school?

A week

Where did Kavya and her family move from?

Her village

What does Kavya mention caterpillars spend their time doing?

<p>Eating leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do caterpillars do after they eat and eat and eat?

<p>Weave cocoons on the sides of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of butter ies' migration to the park?

<p>More food, better weather, and a safe place to lay eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kavya's family move to Bengaluru?

<p>The river went dry and they didn't have enough water to farm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when butterflies stop along the riverbank to soak up minerals with their feet?

<p>Mud-puddling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kavya love about butterflies?

<p>Their bodies being sometimes spotted and sometimes striped, how they drink nectar with their long noses, and how they spread pollen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by butterflies during migration in India?

<p>Disappearing forests and rivers, and not having enough places to rest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya has been coming to school for only a few days.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya feels very comfortable in the noisy city of Bengaluru.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya is concerned that her classmates might make fun of her accent.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya and her family live in a fully finished house in Bengaluru.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya is hesitant to speak up in class but eventually raises her hand to participate.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya's village had plenty of water for the butterflies to mud-puddle.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Butterflies migrate twice a year in India.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya's favorite thing about butterflies is how they drink nectar with their long noses.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The butterflies' migration journey is becoming easier due to the abundance of resting places.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kavya feels her heart flutter when she sees the park covered in butterflies.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kavya's Experience in School

  • Kavya has been attending school for a few days.
  • She feels a sense of comfort in Bengaluru's vibrant environment despite initial hesitance.
  • Kavya is concerned about classmates potentially making fun of her accent, indicating her insecurity.

Family Background and Relocation

  • Kavya and her family recently moved to Bengaluru from a village that had ample water for butterflies.
  • Their new residence is a fully finished house in the city.

Knowledge About Butterflies

  • Kavya shares that caterpillars spend their time eating significantly.
  • After excessive eating, caterpillars eventually undergo metamorphosis into butterflies.
  • Kavya admires butterflies for their ability to drink nectar using their long noses.

Butterfly Migration

  • The migration of butterflies to parks is aimed at reproduction and nourishment.
  • Butterflies in India migrate twice a year, facing challenges along their journey.
  • A significant hurdle for butterflies during migration is the scarcity of safe resting spots.
  • Recent increases in resting places are making migration easier for butterflies.

Kavya's Enthusiasm for Nature

  • Kavya expresses joy and excitement when witnessing parks filled with butterflies, feeling her heart "flutter."

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Test your comprehension of the story 'A Butterfly Smile' by Mathangi Subramanian. Answer questions about the characters, plot, and themes to see how well you understood the text.

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