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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "The Archer and the Lion" which is the animal that does not flee?
2. Who is Horoks?
3. In "The Young Wastrel and the Swallow" what does the man lose?
4. In "The Tortoise and the Hare" who wins the race?
5. In "The Rose and the Amaranth" which two flowers are comparing themselves?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "The Shepherd and the Wolf Cubs" what is the mistake committed by the shepherd?
2. In "The Miser" why does the miser cry out in despair?
3. What do we come to know of hyenas in "The Hyenas" ?
4. In "The Peacock and the Jackdaw" why is he peacock not fit to be king?
5. In "The Wolf and the Shepherd" what mistake does the shepherd commit?
6. In "The Ass, the Raven and the Wolf" why does the ass scream in pain?
7. In "The Injured Wolf and the Ewe" why does the ewe not help the injured wolf?
8. In "The Lion and the Bull" what does the bull realize about the dinner at the lion's?
9. In "The Wolf and the Lamb" how does the wolf try to trick the lamb?
10. In "The Ass Pretending to Be Lame, and the Wolf" what does the ass do to the wolf?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Through Aesop's fables can it be said that Man and animal can co-exist peacefully? Yes or no? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Give examples from the fables of some of the themes, metaphors, similes, and alliterations used. What do you think of the author's writing style?
Essay Topic 3
What are the modes of conduct that are expected from Man as seen in the Fables?
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