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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 Sow and the Dog Insulting One Another" whom does the sow want to tear to pieces?

2. In "The Two Carrying-pouches" who creates man?

3. In "The Injured Wolf and the Ewe" whom does the wolf ask for help?

4. In "The Satisfied Wolf and the Ewe" whom does the wolf see lying on its own back?

5. In "Winter and Spring" which two seasons are arguing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Ass and the Lap-dog" why does the ass get tied in the manger?

2. In "The Tortoise and the Eagle" how does the tortoise die?

3. In "The Peacock and the Jackdaw" why is he peacock not fit to be king?

4. In "The Ant and the Pigeon" how does the pigeon help the ant?

5. In "The Asses Appealing to Zeus" how can the asses escape their misery?

6. In "Prometheus and Men" why does Prometheus turn some of the beasts into men?

7. In "The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs" why does the owner kill his hen?

8. What happens in "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

9. In "The Trodden-on Snake and Zeus" what does Zeus tell the snake?

10. In "The Thirsty Pigeon" how does the pigeon break her wings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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