The Butterfly Lion Quiz

What activity do Bertie and the lion cub enjoy together on the veranda?

Why does Bertie choose not to name the lion cub?

How does Bertie's mother respond to the lion's behavior despite its messiness?

What contrasting views do Bertie's parents hold regarding the lion living in the house?

What news does Bertie's father reveal during supper?

How does Bertie perceive his mother's recent behavior before the news is announced?

What assurance does Bertie's father provide about his new school experience?

In what way has the lion brought change to Bertie and his mother's lives?

What childhood experiences contributed to the inspiration for 'The Butterfly Lion'?

What does the author compare the lifespan of butterflies to?

What aspects of life at boarding school does the author describe?

What motivates Bertie to leave home at the beginning of the story?

How does Bertie feel about the lion he is with, and what does he want for it?

Who was Basher Beaumont and what impact did he have on the narrator?

What action does Bertie take to try to persuade the lion to go back?

What does the narrator mean when he says he mustn't forget?

What did the author promise that he wouldn't forget?

What ultimately makes Bertie decide to fire the rifle at the lion?

How does Bertie's family react when he returns home after setting the lion free?

Why does the author mention the blue butterfly lion specifically?

What elements of nature are referenced in the preface that inspire the story?

What does Bertie express to his family upon returning home?

How does Bertie feel after he has set the lion free?

What does Bertie's final action, burying his face in the pillow, symbolize?

What promise does Bertie make as he lies in the dark?

What does the Frenchman invite Bertie to do in the future?

How does Bertie feel as he leaves Africa on the ship?

What does the old lady hint at regarding the nature of true stories?

What does the old lady say about her connection to Bertie's story?

What is the significance of the white lion in Bertie's life?

How does the setting change for the old lady compared to Bertie's experience?

What does the old lady imply by asking if the listener wants the truth or a comforting lie?

What should you do if you see an injured adult animal?

Which of the following is safe to give your puppy as a treat?

If your cat wags her tail while you're stroking her, what does it usually mean?

What is a responsible action when considering getting a pet?

What do you need to do if you score 0-1 on the pet quiz?

What is a fun way to pass time on a long car journey?

What kind of riddle is: 'What has legs, but can’t run?'

How can you unscramble animals for a game?

What was the initial reaction of the cafe owner upon realizing the situation with the circus?

What animals did Monsieur Merlot decide to keep after closing the circus?

What happened to the animals due to the army's actions during the war?

Why was The White Prince such an important figure to Monsieur Merlot?

Where did the cafe owner say Monsieur Merlot lived?

What did Bertie choose to leave behind in the cafe, and why?

What was the condition of Monsieur Merlot's house when Bertie and his companion found it?

What does the phrase 'triste, très triste' translate to in English?