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Reading comprehension questions on the poem "pretty is that Pretty Does"

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1
What does the author mean when she says "The spider wears a plain brown dress."
The spider's skin in boring and brown
The spider is wearing brown clothing
The spider can get dressed by itself
The spider is wearing a brown web
2
What does ill mean?
magnificent appearance or display
evil
the state of being poor
a short poem or song
3
The king decorated his palace with _______________.
lay
splendor
ill
poverty
4
Who is the narrator of this poem?
a scientist studying insects
a person watching a spider
a spider spinning its web
An insect trapped in the spider's web
5
She wrote and performed a __________ about her favorite animal.
poverty
splendor
ill
lay
6
How does the author feel about the spider?
The author thinks the spider looks dull so it must be boring
The author knows the spider is cruel to other insects
The author is scared of spiders and wants to kill them
The author thinks the spider is a gentle and lovely animal
7
Which of the following characters are most like the spider in this story?
A child who looks plain but plays mean tricks
A princess in an elegant dress who acts cruel
A rich man who shares his money with everyone
a kind woman who wears ragged clothes
8
What is the author's message in the story?
Spiders will do anything to get food
You should not be afarid of spiders
You only look as good as you act
Beautiful people are usually good people
9
What does poverty mean?
magnificent appearance or display
a state of being poor
evil
a short poem or song