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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 Lion Who was Afraid of a Mouse, and the Fox" which animal runs over the sleeping lion?

2. In "The Ass and the Ass-driver" why does the ass driver let go off the ass?

3. In "The Miser" why does the miser cry out in despair?

4. In "The Bird-catcher and the Partridge" whom does the bird catcher kill?

5. How many pouches are bestowed upon man when he is created?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The Lion and the Bull" what does the bull realize about the dinner at the lion's?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the connection between man and nature in Aesop's Fables. How do the fables show that man and nature are interdependent on each other?

Essay Topic 3

If one wants to make an abstract idea understandable to the masses, one should present it as a story or parable. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

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