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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 Bull and the Wild Goats" whom is the lion chasing?

2. In "The Boastful Swallow and the Crow" whom does the swallow boast of being?

3. In "The Parrot and the House-ferret" why does the ferret get angry at the parrot?

4. In "The Travelers and the Ax" what do the two travelers find?

5. In "The Shepherd and the Sea" what does the shepherd decide to go in to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. In "The Trodden-on Snake and Zeus" what does Zeus tell the snake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Give examples from the fables of some of the themes, metaphors, similes, and alliterations used. What do you think of the author's writing style?

Essay Topic 3

What can be said of the animal kingdom in Aesop's fables? Are they quick-witted, foolish, cunning, etc? Give examples.

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