The Ant and the Grasshopper by W.S. Maugham

Who are the two brothers with contrasting lives in the story?

• Peter and Henry Ramsay

• Tom and George Ramsay

• Tom and Henry Ramsay

• George and Peter Ramsay

Which brother is described as the family’s “black sheep”?

• Tom Ramsay

• Both brothers

• George Ramsay

• Neither brother

What major choice did Tom make after starting a decent life?

• He left work and family

• He opened a new shop

• He moved to a farm

• He joined the army

How did Tom often get money when he ran out?

• He won contests

• He sold paintings

• He taught lessons

• He borrowed from George

What did Tom threaten to do when George refused him money?

• Tell their parents

• Leave the country

• Sell his house

• Blackmail George

Which detail shows Tom’s carefree lifestyle?

• He gambled and dined out

• He planted many gardens

• He read quietly nightly

• He trained for marathons

How is George’s work habit described?

• Adventurous and risky

• Lazy and dishonest

• Honest and hardworking

• Carefree and playful

What was George’s retirement dream?

• A farm in the mountains

• A cabin by the sea

• A little house in the country

• A flat in the city

Which event most upset George near the end of the story?

• Tom apologized sincerely

• Tom lost everything

• Tom moved overseas

• Tom inherited a fortune

What did Tom inherit from the wealthy woman he married?

• Money, a yacht, and houses

• A bookstore and debts

• A school and museum

• Farms and factories