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What sequence of events led to the old lady swallowing a bird?
What sequence of events led to the old lady swallowing a bird?
- She swallowed a daisy to brighten the clover, then swallowed a butterfly to rest on the daisy, then swallowed the bird to catch the butterfly.
- She swallowed a clover, then a daisy, then the bird because ' wasn't absurd'.
- She swallowed a pot to carry the bird, after swallowing gold to fill up the pot.
- She swallowed a butterfly to rest on a daisy, then swallowed the bird to glide with the butterfly. (correct)
What was the purpose of the daisy in the old lady's unusual diet?
What was the purpose of the daisy in the old lady's unusual diet?
- To provide nourishment for the butterfly.
- To brighten the clover. (correct)
- To help her dance with the leprechaun.
- To attract the bird.
How did swallowing the fiddle contribute to the story's resolution?
How did swallowing the fiddle contribute to the story's resolution?
- It attracted the bird, which she then swallowed.
- It directly led to her swallowing the pot.
- It made her feel cold, requiring her to swallow the gold.
- It caused her to dance and giggle, leading to the appearance of a rainbow. (correct)
What can be inferred about the narrator's knowledge regarding the old lady's initial action?
What can be inferred about the narrator's knowledge regarding the old lady's initial action?
How does the swallowing of the pot relate to the other items the old lady consumed?
How does the swallowing of the pot relate to the other items the old lady consumed?
Flashcards
Why did she swallow the daisy?
Why did she swallow the daisy?
Swallowed to brighten the clover.
Why did she swallow the butterfly?
Why did she swallow the butterfly?
Swallowed to rest on the daisy.
Why did she swallow the bird?
Why did she swallow the bird?
Swallowed to glide with the butterfly.
Why did she swallow the pot?
Why did she swallow the pot?
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Why did she swallow the gold?
Why did she swallow the gold?
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Study Notes
- An old lady swallowed a clover.
- The narrator doesn't know why she swallowed the clover.
- She didn't roll over.
- Next, she swallowed a daisy, because she wasn't lazy.
- The daisy was swallowed to brighten the clover.
- She swallowed a butterfly and did not sigh.
- The butterfly was swallowed to rest on the daisy.
- Then the old lady swallowed a bird, which "wasn't absurd".
- The bird was swallowed to glide with the butterfly.
- The old lady swallowed a pot, believe it or not
- She swallowed the pot to carry the bird.
- Next, she swallowed some gold, which "wasn't cold".
- The shiny gold was swallowed to fill up the pot.
- The old lady swallowed a fiddle, which is a riddle.
- The old lady started to dance.
- A wee little leprechaun joined in the fun.
- As they twirled, she giggled so much a rainbow popped out
- Happy St. Patrick's Day
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Description
This story narrates the bizarre tale of an old lady who swallows a clover and a series of increasingly larger items. She swallows a daisy, butterfly, bird, pot, gold, and fiddle. In the end, she dances with a Leprechaun and creates a rainbow.
