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What is the main setting of The Ugly Duckling?
What is the main setting of The Ugly Duckling?
What bird is mentioned as parading among the meadows and cornfields?
What bird is mentioned as parading among the meadows and cornfields?
Where did the duck sit while watching for her young brood to hatch?
Where did the duck sit while watching for her young brood to hatch?
What was the duck's initial feeling about waiting for her young brood to hatch?
What was the duck's initial feeling about waiting for her young brood to hatch?
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What characteristic is NOT attributed to the pleasant old farmhouse in the story?
What characteristic is NOT attributed to the pleasant old farmhouse in the story?
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What type of fields were described as golden and green in the story?
What type of fields were described as golden and green in the story?
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What language did the stork learn from his lady mother?
What language did the stork learn from his lady mother?
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Where was the duck's nest located?
Where was the duck's nest located?
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What characteristic is attributed to the deep lake in the story?
What characteristic is attributed to the deep lake in the story?
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Why did the duck find it a wearisome task to watch for her young brood to hatch?
Why did the duck find it a wearisome task to watch for her young brood to hatch?
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Study Notes
Setting of The Ugly Duckling
- The story takes place on a pleasant old farmhouse
Duck's Environment
- The duck's nest is located in a bush
- The duck sits in the bush while watching for her young brood to hatch
- The bush is near a deep lake, which is described as calm and clear
Description of the Surroundings
- Meadows are mentioned as a place where birds parade
- Cornfields are also mentioned as a place where birds parade
- The fields are described as golden and green
Duck's Feelings
- The duck initially feels anxious or worried about waiting for her young brood to hatch
- The duck finds it a wearisome task to watch for her young brood to hatch
Stork's Background
- The stork learned the language from his lady mother
Farmhouse Characteristics
- The pleasant old farmhouse is not described as being miserable
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Description
Test your knowledge of the famous fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling' written by Hans Christian Andersen. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the storyline, characters, and moral lessons from this beloved classic.
