A Pair of Tricksters

Why did the Fox ask the Crow to sing a song in “The Fox and the Crow”?

• so he could hear her voice

• because he wanted to learn from her

• so he could have the piece of cheese in her mouth

• because he wanted to give her advice about her voice

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In “The Fox and the Crow,” the Fox tells the Crow that he wants to call her the Queen of Birds. What does Queen of Birds mean?

• the greatest of all birds

• the ruler of other birds

• a strong bird

• a royal bird

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Why does Crayfish say nice things about Raven’s family in “Raven and Crayfish”?

• She really likes them.

• She wants Raven to let her go.

• She wants Raven to stop flying.

• She hopes that Raven will take her to them.

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What is one message found in “Raven and Crayfish”?

• Land animals are unfriendly to sea animals.

• People who are hungry can be tricked easily

• Most animals sometimes lose food when they try to bring it back home.

• Even the smartest people can be fooled when their pride is grown by others.

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What similar message is found in both stories?

• Animals can be kind to one another.

• Animals are regularly looking for something to eat.

• Getting food from others is better than receiving praise from them.

• People who give untruthful praise may be trying to get something for themselves.

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