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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 Hares and the Foxes" the foxes are at war with which animals?

2. In "The Foxes on the Bank of the Meander River" what pulls the fox away from the rest of his clan?

3. In "The Raven and the Snake" who bites the hungry raven?

4. In "The Chariot of Hermes and the Arabs" whom does Hermes call liars and cheaters?

5. In "The Lion, the Wolf and the Fox" whose skin must the lion wear to keep himself alive?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The Jackdaw and the Fox" why does the fox ask the jackdaw to stop living on hope?

5. In "The Oak Trees and Zeus" why do the oak trees appeal to Zeus for help?

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

7. In "The Kid and the Wolf Who Played the Flute" what does the wolf realize about his nature?

8. In "The Sleeping Dog and the Wolf" how does the wolf lose his meal?

9. In "The Lion and the Dolphin" why is the dolphin not able to help the lion?

10. In "The Hares and the Frogs" what makes the hares change their decision about drowning themselves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aesop's fables are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What are the modes of conduct that are expected from Man as seen in the Fables?

Essay Topic 3

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

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