Aseop's Fable: The Tortoise and the Hare

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.

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

• To show off by saying something over and over.

• to be unappreciative of something someone does for you

• to regret something you said to someone

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

4) Choose the best statement below that 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

5) Choose the best statement below that 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.

6) Choose the following events from the story that demonstrate persistence. (3 answers)

• 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.

• The sun started to sink below the horizon, and the tortoise, who had been plodding towards the winning post since morning, 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.

7) "I can run faster than anyone else", boasted the hare. How does the Hare feel?

• exhausted

• disappointed

• confident

• worried

8) Tortoise answered, "Who do you think you are? There's no denying you're swift, but even you can be beaten!" How does the Tortoise feel?

• aggravated

• fast

• disappointed

• confident

9) The ________________ is the central idea or message the author is trying to convey to the reader.

• topic

• fables

• theme

• plot

10) Aesop's well known stories with morals are called ________________.

• fables

• theme

• topic

• moral