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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 Archer and the Lion" which is the animal that does not flee?

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

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

4. In "The Ass and the Dog Traveling Together" what do the ass and dog find?

5. In "The Ass Pronouncing the Horse Happy" which animal does the ass envy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Ass, the Raven and the Wolf" why does the ass scream in pain?

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

3. What do we come to know of hyenas in "The Hyenas" ?

4. In "The Wolf and the Lamb" how does the wolf try to trick the lamb?

5. In "The Ass Pretending to Be Lame, and the Wolf" what does the ass do to the wolf?

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

7. In "The Wolf and the Shepherd" what mistake does the shepherd commit?

8. In "The Mouse and the Frog" how do the mouse and frog both die?

9. In "The Traveler and Truth" why does Truth leave the city?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Greeks were obsessed with beauty and intelligence among many other things. Do you see any fables depicting this? Which ones?

Essay Topic 2

What is an allegory? How has the author employed allegory in the fables collection?

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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