Fables

Fables Comprehension

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the central message of the story?

• Greed leads to a bad end.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Don't take your friends for granted.

• Spend your money wisely.

Multiple Choice

What motivates the farmer to make his plan?

• He wants to make his goose lay eggs faster.

• He is upset that the goose tricked him with fake eggs.

• He wants to be able to buy many things.

• He needs more money to pay for his farm.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "richer than Midas" mean in this story?

• to have more eggs

• to make money quickly

• richer than he might otherwise be

• extremely wealthy

Multiple Choice

How does ant most likely feel in the fall?

• satisfied with his accomplishments

• regretful about his summer choices

• angry with grasshopper for being rude

• disappointed with his harvest

Multiple Choice

Which character trait best describes ant?

• hungry

• angry

• lazy

• hardworking

Multiple Choice

Which character trait best describes grasshopper?

• sad

• rude

• lazy

• hardworking

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the central message of the story?

• Mice make great friends.

• Forgiveness is important to friendship.

• Be careful of traps.

• Don't judge people based on their size.

Multiple Choice

How does the Lion most likely feel at the end of the story?

• Annoyed that mouse has bothered him again.

• Foolish for judging mouse too soon.

• Angry that mouse did something that he could not.

• Sad that his net is ruined.