The Fox and the Horse

Part A: In order for his plan to work, what did the fox need the most?

• The horse had to be a good actor.

• The lion had to trust the fox.

• The horse had to be patient with the fox.

• The lion had to be hungry.

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Part B: What does the fox tell the lion that causes the answer in Part A?

• The lion should eat his meal in comfort.

• Horse meat is delicious.

• The horse is dead.

• The lion should lay down and wait for the fox to return.

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Which aspect of the horse’s character best helps to solve the conflict in the folktale?

• Trust

• Sorrow

• Strength

• Persistence

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Which TWO sentences belong in a summary of “The Fox and the Horse?”

• The old horse is sent away by his owner.

• The horse lay down as the fox told him to do so.

• The horse receives help from a cunning fox.

• The peasant does not want to feed an old horse.

• The horse ignores the lion’s enraged roar.

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Which TWO sentences belong in a summary of “The Fox and the Horse?”

• The horse was sad when his master turned him out.

• The fox promises the lion a special meal.

• The fox tricks the lion into being tied to the horse.

• The lion is in his den when the fox comes to trick him.

• The horse is able to bring a lion back to his master.

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Which statement best expresses a central idea in the folktale?

• Loyal friends can be trusted.

• Honest people are good friends.

• Individuals who show kindness are often treated the same way.

• Individuals can accomplish more with the help of others.

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Why does the horse decide to follow the fox’s plan without knowing what it is?

• Because the horse has lost his self confidence

• Because the fox has helped him before

• Because the fox knows where the lion’s den is

• Because the horse is lonely

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The horse’s master asks him to leave because

• The horse is injured

• The horse is too old to work

• The horse is a bad worker

• The horse is a bad friend

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The horse’s master allows him to return because

• The man misses the horse

• The man feels guilty about sending the horse away

• The horse brings the man a lion

• The horse brings the man a fox

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What can we infer about the owner?

• That he is greedy and only cares about making money?

• That he is an honest and fair main?

• That he is very poor and could barely take care of the horse to begin with

• That he is compassionate and considerate to the horses age?

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