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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Woodcutter and Hermes" what does the woodcutter lose?
(a) His cloak.
(b) No answers are correct.
(c) His logs.
(d) His axe.

2. In "The Swallow and the Crow Obstinately Contending over Their Beauty" which two birds are arguing?
(a) The swallow and the jackdaw.
(b) The swallow and the cicada.
(c) The swallow and the nightingale.
(d) The Swallow and the crow.

3. In "The Shepherd and the Sea" what does the shepherd decide to go in to?
(a) Sculpturing.
(b) Trading.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Fishing.

4. In "The Swallow and the Serpent" who eats the swallow's eggs?
(a) A serpent.
(b) None of the above.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A cat.

5. In "The Parrot and the House-ferret" why does the ferret get angry at the parrot?
(a) Because the parrot is fed more than the ferret.
(b) Because the parrot is pet more than the ferret.
(c) Because the parrot is loved more than the ferret.
(d) Because the parrot can get away with loud noises.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Bald Horseman" why do people laugh at the bald man?

2. In "The Castaway and the Sea" whom is the castaway baling for his misfortune?

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

4. In "The Archer and the Lion" which is the animal that does not flee?

5. In "The Monkey and the Camel" which animal dances badly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. In "The Ant" what does Zeus do to the farmer?

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

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