Theme with Aesop's Fables

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1) Identify the reason that the hare said, "Beaten in a race? By whom? Not you, surely! I bet there's nobody in the world that can win against me, I'm so speedy. Now, why don't you try?"

• The hare was bored and wanted something to do, so he thought a race would be fun.
• The hare thought he was the fastest runner around, and he was sure he could beat tortoise.
• The hare had a secret short-cut already planned, so he knew he would win and prove himself right.

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2) Which of the following is the best definition of bragging?

• to show off in a boastful way by using actions or words
• to be unappreciative of something someone does for you
• to regret something you said to someone

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3) Which of the following is the best definition of persistence?

• to refuse to follow the rules to get what you want
• to continue to try even though it's difficult; not giving up
• to admire someone for their great accomplishment

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4) Choose the statement below that best demonstrates the theme of The Tortoise and the Hare.

• Friendship comes in forms you don't expect.
• Determination can help you overcome any obstacle.
• Good versus Evil

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5) Choose the statement below that best demonstrates the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare.

• Better safe than sorry.
• Even the smallest friends can do big favors.
• Slow and steady wins the race.

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6) Place a check mark beside each event from the story that demonstrates persistence.

• The hare squealed with laughter.
• But the creature was only a short distance away, having barely covered a third of the course.
• When the hare saw how slow the tortoise was, he decided to take a quick nap.
• As the sun started to sink below the horizon, the tortoise noticed that he was scarcely a yard from the finish.
• But the hare's last leap was just too late, for the tortoise had beaten him to the winning post.

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7)

• confident
• worried
• aggravated
• proud
• exhausted

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8)

• determined
• worried
• aggravated
• proud
• exhausted

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9)

• aggravated
• worried
• proud
• exhausted
• confident

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