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

2. In "The Begging Priests of Cybele" which animal's skin is used to make drums?

3. In "The Ass and the Frogs" what is the ass carrying?

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

5. Who is Piraeus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "The Shepherd and the Sea" why does the shepherd decide to go trading?

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

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

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

Through Aesop's fables can it be said that Man and animal can co-exist peacefully? Yes or no? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

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

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