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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 Ox-driver and Herakles" whom does the ox-driver invoke when his wagon falls?

2. In "The Beaver" which animal's genital cures certain ailments?

3. In "The Jackdaw and the Fox" what does the fox tell the jackdaw?

4. In "The Crested Lark" why does the lark get death penalty?

5. In "The Halcyon" what is a halcyon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the fox get revenge against the eagle in "The Eagle and the Fox"?

2. In "The Beaver" what does the beaver do to protect himself?

3. In "Zeus and the Tortoise" why does Zeus curse the tortoise?

4. In "The House-ferret and Aphrodite" why does Aphrodite change the girl back into a ferret?

5. In "The Raven and Hermes" why can't the raven be trusted?

6. In "The Fox and the Bunch of Grapes" what does the fox call the grapes even though he has not tasted them?

7. What does Hermes learn about himself in "Hermes and the Sculptor"?

8. In "The Two Cocks and the Eagle" how does the winner end up losing?

9. In "The Dog Who Carried the Meat" how does the dog lose his piece of meat?

10. In "The Lion and the Mouse Who Returned a Kindness" how does the mouse help the lion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the various elements of the fables teach us the morals and codes of conduct?

Essay Topic 2

Many animals do the talking in the fables. Do you see any reason for that? What is the reason behind animals taking on human characteristics in the fables?

Essay Topic 3

How do the objects used in all the fables (for example, the caves, trees, statues, etc.) encourage credulity to the setting in the fables?

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