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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 Wolf and the Lion" who eats the lamb after the wolf steals it?

2. Why are the asses appealing to Zeus in "The Asses Appealing to Zeus" ?

3. In "The Shepherd and the Wolf Raised with the Dogs" whom does the shepherd hang from a tree?

4. In "The Mice and the House-ferrets" who is at war?

5. In "The Bull and the Wild Goats" whom is the lion chasing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Monkey and the Camel" why is the camel driven away?

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

3. In "The Rose and the Amaranth" what is the beauty of the amaranth?

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

5. In "The Son and the Painted Lion" how does the old man's son die?

6. In "The Shepherd and the Wolf Cubs" what is the mistake committed by the shepherd?

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

8. In "The Ass Carrying Salt" how does the ass's burden get heavier?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the writing style of Aesop? Are there any use of puns, alliterations, or other literary devices?

Essay Topic 2

How has the Fox been depicted in the fables? How do the Fox fables cast a true light on his character? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

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

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