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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 Wild Boar, the Horse and the Huntsman" which two animals share pasture?

2. In "The Young Wastrel and the Swallow" what does the man lose?

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

4. In "The Hyenas" what do we come to know about the hyenas?

5. Why is the ass screaming in "The Ass, the Raven and the Wolf?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "The Wolf Proud of His Shadow, and the Lion" why is the wolf killed?

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

10. In "The Travelers and the Bear" what happens to the two travelers when they see a bear?

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

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