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the spider and the fly

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 

Who is the writer of the fable 'The Spider and the Fly'?

a)

William Shakespeare

b)

Abdul Kalam

c)

Ruskin Bond

d)

Mary Howitt

2.

The spider is called cunning because

a)

it is trying to lure the fly

b)

it is trying to do friendship

c)

it is very innocent

d)

it is guilty

3.

 

Who is called the sweet creature?

a)

spider

b)

tiger

c)

fly

d)

mary howitt

4.

 

Of the various offers made by the spider which one does the fly find the most difficult to resist?

a)

the appraisal of her beauty

b)

food

c)

pretty things in the parlour

d)

fine and thin sheet

5.

 

Why does the spider turn back into his den?

a)

The spider turned back in to the den because he knew that the fly will never be back

b)

The spider turned back in to the den because he knew that the fly would soon be back

c)

The spider turned back in to the den because he was tired

d)

The spider turned back in to the den because he was feeling sleepy

6.

What is the theme of the fable 'The Spider and the fly'?

a)

We should be cunning

b)

We should give into idle flattering

c)

We should not give into idle flattering

d)

We should be clever

7.

Which one word suits the character of the fly the most?

a)

Cunning

b)

Gullible

c)

Dumb

d)

Selfish

8.

 

When the fly goes away what preparations does the spider make?W

a)

decorates his room

b)

makes his bed

c)

prepares a delicious meal

d)

weaves a subtle web and fixes his dining table in order to have a hearty meal of the fly

9.

 

Why is the fly afraid of sleeping in the spider's bed?

a)

fly is not fond of sleeping on the bed

b)

fly never sleeps

c)

fly wasn't sleepy

d)

fly was aware of the fact that the one who sleeps on his bed will never wake again

10.

The Spider describes the Fly's eyes by comparing them to

a)

diamonds

b)

a looking glass

c)

a winding stair

d)

pearls and silver