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What activity do Bertie and the lion cub enjoy together on the veranda?
What activity do Bertie and the lion cub enjoy together on the veranda?
They watch the sun go down and Bertie reads 'Peter and the Wolf' to the lion cub.
Why does Bertie choose not to name the lion cub?
Why does Bertie choose not to name the lion cub?
Bertie believes that the lion does not need a name because he is a lion, not a person.
How does Bertie's mother respond to the lion's behavior despite its messiness?
How does Bertie's mother respond to the lion's behavior despite its messiness?
She remains wonderfully patient and is hardly ever upset by the havoc the lion causes.
What contrasting views do Bertie's parents hold regarding the lion living in the house?
What contrasting views do Bertie's parents hold regarding the lion living in the house?
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What news does Bertie's father reveal during supper?
What news does Bertie's father reveal during supper?
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How does Bertie perceive his mother's recent behavior before the news is announced?
How does Bertie perceive his mother's recent behavior before the news is announced?
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What assurance does Bertie's father provide about his new school experience?
What assurance does Bertie's father provide about his new school experience?
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In what way has the lion brought change to Bertie and his mother's lives?
In what way has the lion brought change to Bertie and his mother's lives?
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What childhood experiences contributed to the inspiration for 'The Butterfly Lion'?
What childhood experiences contributed to the inspiration for 'The Butterfly Lion'?
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What does the author compare the lifespan of butterflies to?
What does the author compare the lifespan of butterflies to?
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What aspects of life at boarding school does the author describe?
What aspects of life at boarding school does the author describe?
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What motivates Bertie to leave home at the beginning of the story?
What motivates Bertie to leave home at the beginning of the story?
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How does Bertie feel about the lion he is with, and what does he want for it?
How does Bertie feel about the lion he is with, and what does he want for it?
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Who was Basher Beaumont and what impact did he have on the narrator?
Who was Basher Beaumont and what impact did he have on the narrator?
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What action does Bertie take to try to persuade the lion to go back?
What action does Bertie take to try to persuade the lion to go back?
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What does the narrator mean when he says he mustn't forget?
What does the narrator mean when he says he mustn't forget?
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What did the author promise that he wouldn't forget?
What did the author promise that he wouldn't forget?
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What ultimately makes Bertie decide to fire the rifle at the lion?
What ultimately makes Bertie decide to fire the rifle at the lion?
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How does Bertie's family react when he returns home after setting the lion free?
How does Bertie's family react when he returns home after setting the lion free?
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Why does the author mention the blue butterfly lion specifically?
Why does the author mention the blue butterfly lion specifically?
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What elements of nature are referenced in the preface that inspire the story?
What elements of nature are referenced in the preface that inspire the story?
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What does Bertie express to his family upon returning home?
What does Bertie express to his family upon returning home?
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How does Bertie feel after he has set the lion free?
How does Bertie feel after he has set the lion free?
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What does Bertie's final action, burying his face in the pillow, symbolize?
What does Bertie's final action, burying his face in the pillow, symbolize?
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What promise does Bertie make as he lies in the dark?
What promise does Bertie make as he lies in the dark?
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What does the Frenchman invite Bertie to do in the future?
What does the Frenchman invite Bertie to do in the future?
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How does Bertie feel as he leaves Africa on the ship?
How does Bertie feel as he leaves Africa on the ship?
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What does the old lady hint at regarding the nature of true stories?
What does the old lady hint at regarding the nature of true stories?
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What does the old lady say about her connection to Bertie's story?
What does the old lady say about her connection to Bertie's story?
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What is the significance of the white lion in Bertie's life?
What is the significance of the white lion in Bertie's life?
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How does the setting change for the old lady compared to Bertie's experience?
How does the setting change for the old lady compared to Bertie's experience?
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What does the old lady imply by asking if the listener wants the truth or a comforting lie?
What does the old lady imply by asking if the listener wants the truth or a comforting lie?
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What should you do if you see an injured adult animal?
What should you do if you see an injured adult animal?
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Which of the following is safe to give your puppy as a treat?
Which of the following is safe to give your puppy as a treat?
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If your cat wags her tail while you're stroking her, what does it usually mean?
If your cat wags her tail while you're stroking her, what does it usually mean?
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What is a responsible action when considering getting a pet?
What is a responsible action when considering getting a pet?
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What do you need to do if you score 0-1 on the pet quiz?
What do you need to do if you score 0-1 on the pet quiz?
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What is a fun way to pass time on a long car journey?
What is a fun way to pass time on a long car journey?
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What kind of riddle is: 'What has legs, but can’t run?'
What kind of riddle is: 'What has legs, but can’t run?'
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How can you unscramble animals for a game?
How can you unscramble animals for a game?
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What was the initial reaction of the cafe owner upon realizing the situation with the circus?
What was the initial reaction of the cafe owner upon realizing the situation with the circus?
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What animals did Monsieur Merlot decide to keep after closing the circus?
What animals did Monsieur Merlot decide to keep after closing the circus?
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What happened to the animals due to the army's actions during the war?
What happened to the animals due to the army's actions during the war?
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Why was The White Prince such an important figure to Monsieur Merlot?
Why was The White Prince such an important figure to Monsieur Merlot?
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Where did the cafe owner say Monsieur Merlot lived?
Where did the cafe owner say Monsieur Merlot lived?
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What did Bertie choose to leave behind in the cafe, and why?
What did Bertie choose to leave behind in the cafe, and why?
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What was the condition of Monsieur Merlot's house when Bertie and his companion found it?
What was the condition of Monsieur Merlot's house when Bertie and his companion found it?
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What does the phrase 'triste, très triste' translate to in English?
What does the phrase 'triste, très triste' translate to in English?
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Study Notes
Book Information
- Title: The Butterfly Lion
- Author: Michael Morpurgo
- Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
- Illustrated by: Christian Birmingham
- Aimed at both young and old readers
- Considered a unique book among animals and books
- Dedicated to Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation
Summary of Preface
- The book's inspiration stemmed from a small boy's desire to run away from school.
- It's based on a chance encounter with Virginia McKenna.
- It includes a true story of a soldier in World War I who saved circus animals in France
- The sighting of a white horse carved on a chalk hillside near Westbury, Wiltshire
- Acknowledges the contributions of Chris McBride, Virginia McKenna, and Gina Pollinger.
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Test your knowledge about 'The Butterfly Lion' by Michael Morpurgo! This quiz covers key themes, character relationships, and significant events in the story. Dive deeper into Bertie's adventures and his bond with the lion cub.