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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 Cheat" what happens to the poor man?

2. In "The Jackdaw and the Ravens" whom does the jackdaw decide to join?

3. In "The Fox and the Leopard" which two animals are comparing themselves?

4. In "The Mule" what does the mule realize about her father?

5. In "The Gardener and the Dog" which animal bites its owner?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Fox and the Monkey Elected King" what does the fox do to the monkey?

2. In "The Kite Who Neighed" what happens to the kite?

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

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

5. In "The Three Oxen and the Lion" how does the lion manage to eat all the oxen one by one?

6. In "The Mischievous Man" how does the man try to prove that the Oracle of Delphi is a fraud?

7. In "The Frogs Who Demanded a King" what does Zeus do when the frogs demand a King?

8. In "Zeus, Prometheus, Athena, and Momos" why is Momos banished from the Olympus?

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

10. In "The Lion and the Dolphin" why is the dolphin not able to 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

How do you think animals play an important role in Aesop's fables in terms of themes, writing styles, settings, etc.?

Essay Topic 3

What can be said of the animal kingdom in Aesop's fables? Are they quick-witted, foolish, cunning, etc? Give examples.

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