Fox and Crane Dinner Fable Analysis

In this retelling of Aesop's fable, Fox invites Crane to dinner but serves soup in shallow dishes, making it difficult for Crane to eat. Fox mocks Crane's struggle. Later, Crane invites Fox to dinner and serves food in tall, narrow dishes, making it hard for Fox to eat. Crane enjoys her meal while Fox leaves hungry, learning a lesson about empathy and kindness.

Who initiated the dinner invitation in the fable?

• The Rabbit

• The Owl

• The Fox

• The Crane

What type of dishes did the Fox use for the dinner?

• Deep bowls

• Flat shallow dishes

• Tall narrow dishes

• Plates with high edges

How did the Fox react to Crane's struggle with the dishes?

• He offered to help

• He apologized immediately

• He ignored her

• He sniggered and enjoyed his meal

What was Crane's response to the Fox's behavior?

• She left the dinner immediately

• She thanked him and invited him to her house

• She complained about the dishes

• She asked for a different dish

What did the Crane do to repay the Fox's 'kindness'?

• She ignored him

• She invited him to dinner

• She apologized

• She gave him a gift

What was the setting like at Crane's house?

• The same as Fox's house

• Filled with flat dishes

• Filled with tall narrow dishes

• No dishes at all

How did the Fox feel when he arrived at Crane's house?

• Excited and hungry

• Indifferent

• Bored

• Annoyed

What was the Fox's initial reaction to the smell from Crane's house?

• He didn't notice it

• His mouth watered and stomach rumbled

• He was indifferent

• He was repulsed

What was the outcome of the dinner at Crane's house for the Fox?

• He was served a different meal

• He enjoyed a hearty meal

• He struggled to eat and left hungry

• He left before the meal was served

What lesson can be learned from the fable?

• Never invite a crane to dinner

• Always be kind to others

• Foxes are always cunning

• Treat others as you wish to be treated