Lessons from the Tortoise and Hare

In this video, children's author Phoebe Fox reads 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' an Aesop fable adapted by Janet Stevens. The story follows a slow but steady tortoise and a fast, overconfident hare who challenge each other to a race. Despite the hare's teasing and overconfidence, the tortoise wins through perseverance and hard work. The video concludes with a moral lesson about the value of persistence and a call to explore more fables.

What is the main characteristic of the Tortoise in the story?

• He likes to tease others.

• He is flashy and rude.

• He is very fast.

• He is friendly and quiet.

How does the Hare feel about the Tortoise's speed?

• He admires it.

• He is indifferent.

• He mocks it.

• He is jealous.

What prompts the Tortoise to agree to the race?

• He wants to make the Hare happy.

• He is confident in his speed.

• His friends encourage him.

• He wants to prove himself.

What does the Hare do after taking the lead in the race?

• He decides to quit the race.

• He keeps running without stopping.

• He takes a break at Bear's house.

• He stops to help the Tortoise.

Why does the Hare stop at Mouse's house?

• To ask for directions.

• To take a nap.

• To have a snack.

• To check the time.

What does the Hare do after leaving Mouse's house?

• He takes another break by a pond.

• He runs straight to the finish line.

• He goes back to Bear's house.

• He decides to forfeit the race.

What is the Hare's reaction when he wakes up from his nap?

• He is panicked.

• He is confused.

• He is amused.

• He is relieved.

What lesson does the Tortoise learn from the race?

• Overconfidence leads to failure.

• Friendship is more important than winning.

• Hard work and perseverance bring reward.

• Speed is the most important trait.

How does the crowd react to the Tortoise's victory?

• They leave the race.

• They are silent.

• They cheer loudly.

• They are disappointed.

What does the Hare learn from losing the race?

• To never race again.

• To always take breaks.

• To be faster next time.

• To not underestimate others.