Bertram gets lion out of Africa & gives it name. Old man promises value. Butterfly lion an important part of circus. Bertram finds refuge. Someone cares for white horse. Butterfly lion part of discussion about birthright. Event leads to release. Lion saves Bertram from death. Symbol of hope & courage.
Create a set of comprehension questions for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Mopurgo.
1. How does Bertram get the butterfly lion out of Africa?
2. What name does Bertram give to the butterfly lion?
3. What does the old man on the farm promise Bertram about the butterfly lion?
4. How does the butterfly lion become an important part of the circus?
5. Where does Bertram find refuge after he runs away from the circus?
6. Who becomes the caretaker of the white horse that Bertram sees in the meadow?
7. How does the butterfly lion figure into the discussion about Marquis' birthright?
8. What event finally leads to the butterfly lion being released back into the wild?
9. How does the butterfly lion save Bertram from near death?
10. Why is the butterfly lion a symbol of hope and courage?