Lessons from the Grasshopper and Ant

The story of 'Grasshopper and Ant' retold by Beatrice Reynolds illustrates the importance of hard work and planning for the future. The ant works diligently throughout the summer to gather food for the winter, while the grasshopper spends his time singing and dancing. When winter arrives, the grasshopper finds himself cold and hungry, seeking help from the ant, who refuses, teaching the grasshopper a valuable lesson about the importance of preparation and the balance between work and play.

Who are the main characters in the story?

• A turtle and a hare

• A fox and a crow

• An ant and a grasshopper

• A lion and a mouse

What is the ant's main activity during the summer?

• Dancing

• Singing

• Gathering food

• Sleeping

How does the grasshopper spend his summer days?

• Dancing and singing

• Gathering food

• Working hard

• Building a home

What does the grasshopper suggest to the ant?

• To build a bigger home

• To gather more food

• To sleep more

• To sing and dance with him

Why does the ant refuse to join the grasshopper?

• He is afraid of the grasshopper

• He is preparing for winter

• He is too tired

• He doesn't like singing

What does the grasshopper think about winter?

• It is coming soon

• It will be warm

• It is not important

• It is too far away to worry about

What happens as the seasons change?

• The grasshopper starts working

• The grasshopper finds a new home

• The weather gets colder

• The ant stops gathering food

What is the ant's situation when winter arrives?

• He is cold and hungry

• He is warm and has plenty of food

• He is dancing

• He is looking for food

What does the grasshopper do when he is cold and hungry?

• He finds food

• He builds a shelter

• He asks the ant for help

• He continues to sing

How does the ant respond to the grasshopper's request for food?

• He refuses to help

• He shares his food

• He gives him advice

• He invites him inside