The Grasshopper and the Ants

The fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper tells the story of a carefree grasshopper who spends his time playing music while the ants work hard to gather food for the winter. When winter arrives, the grasshopper finds himself without food and seeks help from the ants, who refuse to share because he did not contribute. The grasshopper learns the importance of hard work and preparation, and by the next summer, he joins the ants in their efforts, forming a friendship and ensuring he is prepared for the winter.

What was the grasshopper's favorite activity?

• Flying around

• Building a nest

• Gathering food

• Playing the flute

What were the ants busy doing when the grasshopper met them?

• Building a new home

• Playing in the sun

• Gathering food for winter

• Dancing in the rain

How did the grasshopper react to the ants' hard work?

• He joined them

• He helped them carry food

• He laughed at them

• He ignored them and continued playing

What happened when winter arrived?

• The grasshopper had plenty of food

• The grasshopper had nothing to eat

• The ants ran out of food

• The grasshopper found a new home

What did the grasshopper see when he looked through the ants' window?

• The ants were playing music

• The ants were sleeping

• The ants were working

• The ants were laughing and eating

What was the ants' response when the grasshopper asked for food?

• They invited him inside

• They refused to give him any food

• They shared a little food

• They gave him a feast

What lesson did the grasshopper learn by the next summer?

• To find a new home

• To work hard and prepare for winter

• To avoid the ants

• To play more

How did the grasshopper's relationship with the ants change?

• He became their leader

• He ignored them

• He moved away

• He became friends and worked with them