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The Complete Fables Quiz

Aesop
This Study Guide consists of approximately 91 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Aesop's Fables.

The Complete Fables Quiz

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1)

In "The Jackdaw and the Fox" what does the fox tell the jackdaw? (from Fables 151-155 | Fables 156-160 | Fables 161-165)

To leave a few figs for others.
To eat all the figs.
Not to eat the figs.
Not to live on hope.
2)

In "Winter and Spring" which two seasons are arguing? (from Fables 341-345 | Fables 346-350)

Summer and Winter.
Winter and spring.
Summer and spring.
Winter and fall.
3)

In "The Dog and the Shellfish" what animal does the dog swallow? (from Fables 181-185 | Fables 186-190)

A shellfish.
A tunny-fish.
A fish.
A halycon.
4)

In "The Swan Mistaken for a Goose" what two animals does the man keep? (from Fables 166-170 | Fables 171-175 | Fables 176-180)

A goose and a partridge.
A swan and a pig.
A goose and a pig.
A swan and a goose.
5)

In "The Lion, the Bear and the Fox" who steals the swan? (from Fables 191-195 | Fables 196-200)

The hyena.
The bear.
The fox.
The lion.
6)

In "The Wolf and the Young Lamb Taking Refuge in a Temple" who is pursuing the lamb? (from Fables 221-225 | Fables 226-230)

The fox.
The wolf.
The hyena.
The lion.
7)

In "The Miser" why does the miser cry out in despair? (from Fables 341-345 | Fables 346-350)

Because his gold is missing.
Because he did not do anything with it when he had it.
Because his gold has come down in value.
Because his gold is stolen.
8)

In "The Tortoise and the Hare" who wins the race? (from Fables 351-355 | Fables 356-358)

The hare.
Both win.
The tortoise.
They never finish the race.
9)

In "The Wolf and the Goat" which animal is the wolf trying to trick? (from Fables 211-215 | Fables 216-220)

A deer.
A lamb.
An ass.
A goat.
10)

In "The Dog and the Hare" who catches the hare? (from Fables 181-185 | Fables 186-190)

A wolf.
A fox.
A hound.
A lion.
11)

In "The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs" what does the farmer do to his hen? (from Fables 281-285 | Fables 286-290)

He feeds her.
He gifts it to the Gods.
He sells.
He kills her.
12)

In "The Diviner" what happens to the diviner's house? (from Fables 231-235 | Fables 236-240)

It is robbed.
It is buried.
It is burnt down.
None of the above.
13)

In "The Lioness and the Vixen" why does the vixen criticize the lioness? (from Fables 191-195 | Fables 196-200)

For having many children.
For having only one child.
For not having a child
For being a lazy mother.
14)

Which two Gods marry in "Polemos and Hybris"? (from Fables 311-315 | Fables 316-320)

Polemos and Hybris.
Polemus and Herakles.
They do not marry.
Polemos and Zeus.
15)

In "The Starving Dogs" what do the dogs find? (from Fables 166-170 | Fables 171-175 | Fables 176-180)

A wounded fox.
Dead meat.
A dead wolf.
Animal hides.
16)

In "The Ass and the Cicadas" whom is the ass jealous of? (from Fables 271-275 | Fables 276-280)

Cicadas.
Donkeys.
Horses.
Dogs.
17)

Who is Hybris? (from Fables 311-315 | Fables 316-320)

Goddess of wanton.
Goddes of wisdom.
Goddess of wealth.
Goddess of fortune.
18)

In "The Traveler and Truth" who is Truth? (from Fables 251-255 | Fables 256-260)

A God.
An angel.
A woman.
A man.
19)

In "The Peacock and the Jackdaw" why do all the birds meet up? (from Fables 331-335 | Fables 336-340)

To decide on who among them is the most beautiful.
To decide on a king.
To decide on how to protect themselves.
To decide who among them is the most intelligent.
20)

In "The Tortoise and the Eagle" how does the tortoise die? (from Fables 351-355 | Fables 356-358)

He is eaten by some wild animals.
He falls to the ground from the air and dies.
He gets injured and dies.
He breaks his shell.
21)

In "The Wolf Proud of His Shadow, and the Lion" what is the wolf proud of? (from Fables 211-215 | Fables 216-220)

His howling.
His cunning nature.
His tail.
His shadow.
22)

In "The Ass, the Cock and the Lion" which animal does the lion eat? (from Fables 261-265 | Fables 266-270)

An Ass.
A wolf.
A fox.
A Cock.
23)

In "The Injured Wolf and the Ewe" whom does the wolf ask for help? (from Fables 231-235 | Fables 236-240)

A mouse.
A beetle.
An ewe.
A lamb.
24)

In "The Ass and the Ass-driver" why does the ass driver let go off the ass? (from Fables 271-275 | Fables 276-280)

Because it brays into his ears.
Because it kicks him.
Because it struggles too much.
Because it's tail comes off.
25)

In "The Raven and the Snake" who bites the hungry raven? (from Fables 166-170 | Fables 171-175 | Fables 176-180)

A snake.
An ant.
A beetle.
A scorpion.
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