The Fox and the Horse

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

• because the horse has lost its 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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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which excerpt from the folktale supports the answer to Part A?

• “The poor horse was very sad . . . .” (paragraph 2)

• “‘Why do you hang your head and wander about in this solitary fashion?’” (paragraph 2)

• “. . . if I was strong enough to bring him a lion he would keep me, but he knows well enough that the task is beyond me.’” (paragraph 5)

• “The horse did as he was told, and the fox went to the lion’s den . . . .” (paragraph 6)

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In paragraph 3, the horse tells the fox that avarice and honesty cannot live together. The peasant, the fox, and the lion represent the traits in the folktale as shown in the chart. Write one piece of evidence in the appropriate box to support each trait.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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

• The old horse is sent away by its owner.

• The horse receives help from a cunning fox.

• The birds in the forest are frightened by the lion.

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

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

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which two additional sentences belong in the summary in Part A?

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

• The fox promises the lion a special meal.

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence from the folktale best demonstrates this idea?

• “A peasant once had a faithful horse, but it had grown old and could no longer do its work.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘Only the poor consolation of telling me that if I was strong enough to bring him a lion he would keep me, but he knows well enough that the task is beyond me.’” (paragraph 5)

• “Then the horse sprang up and dragged the lion away behind him.” (paragraph 9)

• “When the master saw him he was delighted and said to him: ‘You shall stay with me and have a good time as long as you live.’” (paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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CCSS.RL.K.5

Beginning after paragraph 9, write an alternate ending to the folktale using details about the characters and events from the passage. Use dialogue in your new ending. Your response should be at least 8 sentences of a conversation between the Fox and the Horse.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5