The Fox and the Horse

Who are the four main characters in the story, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse"?

Who said, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

• The Boy

• The Mole

• The Fox

• The Horse

The __________ is always asking for cake, the ____________ is quiet and reserved, the ___________ is kind and wise, and the boy is curious about life.

Fill in the blanks: (horse, mole, fox, rabbit)

The boy finds comfort in the company of the ________, ________, and ________.

Which theme is most evident in the interactions between the characters?

• The importance of wealth.

• The value of friendship.

• The power of revenge.

• The necessity of solitude.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What theme is suggested by the characters' journey together?

• The journey is more important than the destination.

• Success is achieved through individual effort.

• Material wealth is the key to happiness.

• Isolation is necessary for personal growth.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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)

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.

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.

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