5 Questions
According to the fable, why did the Hare agree to race the Tortoise?
Because he wanted to prove that he was faster
Who acted as the judge for the race between the Hare and the Tortoise?
The Fox
What did the Hare do during the race?
He took a nap
How did the Tortoise win the race?
By tricking the Hare
What was the Hare's reaction when he woke up and saw the Tortoise near the goal?
He ran as fast as he could
Study Notes
The Fable of the Hare and the Tortoise
- The Hare agreed to race the Tortoise because he was overconfident in his own abilities.
- The race between the Hare and the Tortoise was judged by a group of animals.
- During the race, the Hare took a nap halfway through, thinking he had enough time to catch up.
- The Tortoise won the race because he moved steadily and slowly, taking advantage of the Hare's nap.
- When the Hare woke up and saw the Tortoise near the goal, he was shocked and disappointed, realizing too late that he had underestimated his opponent.
Test your knowledge of Aesop's fables with this quiz based on "The Hare & the Tortoise." Challenge yourself to answer questions about the story and see how well you remember the moral of the tale.
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