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Aesop's Fables

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the fox do at the end of "The Fox and the Stork?"

a)

He has dinner with the stork.

b)

He goes to sleep.

c)

He admits that he was wrong.

d)

He eats all soups.

2.

What do you think the expression "he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing" means?

a)

He likes living in a pasture with sheep

b)

He looks nice, but he is really mean.

c)

He has sharp teeth like a wolf.

d)

He likes to wear things made of wool.

3.

Why does the country mouse move back to the country?

a)

Life is simple and safe there.

b)

Cats often come to visit.

c)

Many other mice live there.

d)

There are many things to do.

4.

How are all the stories in the book alike?

a)

They are set in modern times.

b)

They teach lessons.

c)

The characters are birds.

d)

They all have happy endings.

5.

How are the two foxes in the fables alike?

a)

They are both shy.

b)

They are both sneaky.

c)

They are both vain.

d)

They are both quick.

6.

What caused the stork to put the meat into a jar with a long neck?

a)

The stork wanted to share with the fox

b)

The stork thought the meat would taste better.

c)

The stork wanted to teach the fox a lesson.

d)

The stork had a short beak.

7.

What caused the peacock to go to the goddess of animals?

a)

He wanted to make a beautiful song.

b)

He wanted to be fast.

c)

He wanted to be big and beautiful.

d)

He wanted to be strong.

8.

What does it mean "to flatter people"?

a)

to give a gift to them

b)

to get angry at them

c)

to sweet-talk them

d)

to teach them a lesson

9.

How do you think the crow feels after she finally drinks from the pitcher?

a)

pretty

b)

surprised

c)

proud

d)

thirsty

10.

What do the peacock’s actions tell you about him?

a)

He is nervous.

b)

He is smart.

c)

He is jealous.

d)

He is happy.

11.

Tell which fable gives the best lesson for your life and explain why?

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