from Fables of Arnold Lobel

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters.

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What is a common characteristic of fables?

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Fables often have animals that behave like humans.

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What lesson can we learn from fables?

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Fables teach us important life lessons or morals.

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Who are the main characters in many fables?

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The main characters are often animals.

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What does it mean to be 'sneaky'?

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Being sneaky means being secretive or trying to trick someone.

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What is the moral of 'The Hen and The Apple Tree'?

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The moral is that it is always difficult to pretend to be something that you are not.

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How did the mouse feel at the end of 'The Mouse at the Seashore'?

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The mouse felt at peace and content.

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What is the main hope of the mouse in 'The Mouse at the Seashore'?

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The main hope of the mouse was to see the seashore.

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What does it mean to be 'content'?

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Being content means feeling satisfied and happy with what you have.

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What is NOT a characteristic of a fable?

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Fables do not teach us how to draw.