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Which of the following best describes the central theme of the story?
Which of the following best describes the central theme of the story?
- The importance of physical strength over intelligence.
- The significance of preparation and foresight. (correct)
- The value of friendship in times of need.
- The dangers of overworking without rest.
What can be inferred from the ant's willingness to give the grasshopper food at the end of the story?
What can be inferred from the ant's willingness to give the grasshopper food at the end of the story?
- She feared the grasshopper would become a burden.
- She understood that everyone deserves a second chance.
- She wanted to prove a point about the grasshopper's lack of preparation. (correct)
- She secretly admired the grasshopper's carefree attitude.
How does the author create a contrast between the grasshopper and the ant?
How does the author create a contrast between the grasshopper and the ant?
- By highlighting their shared love for music and dance.
- By emphasizing their competitive nature.
- By showing their differing approaches to work and leisure. (correct)
- By describing their physical appearances.
What motivates the grasshopper to visit the ant's house in the end?
What motivates the grasshopper to visit the ant's house in the end?
Which of the following statements best reflects the grasshopper's initial attitude towards the ant?
Which of the following statements best reflects the grasshopper's initial attitude towards the ant?
How does the arrival of winter contribute to the story's conflict?
How does the arrival of winter contribute to the story's conflict?
What does the phrase 'doing what grasshoppers do' suggest about the grasshopper's lifestyle?
What does the phrase 'doing what grasshoppers do' suggest about the grasshopper's lifestyle?
How does the ant's reaction to the grasshopper's surprise visit reveal her character?
How does the ant's reaction to the grasshopper's surprise visit reveal her character?
What is the significance of the ant telling the grasshopper, 'You cannot survive the winter if you do not prepare'?
What is the significance of the ant telling the grasshopper, 'You cannot survive the winter if you do not prepare'?
How did the sudden arrival of winter impact the grasshopper's ability to adapt to the changing conditions?
How did the sudden arrival of winter impact the grasshopper's ability to adapt to the changing conditions?
Flashcards
What does it mean to prepare?
What does it mean to prepare?
To get ready for something that might happen in the future.
What does it mean to starve?
What does it mean to starve?
To be without food for a long time, causing great suffering or death.
What does it mean to be carefree?
What does it mean to be carefree?
Not worried or concerned about any problems.
Who prepared for winter in the story?
Who prepared for winter in the story?
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What lesson did the grasshopper learn?
What lesson did the grasshopper learn?
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Study Notes
Grasshopper and Ant
- Grasshopper was hopping around the field and spotted Ant.
- Grasshopper thought it would be funny to surprise Ant.
- Grasshopper landed behind Ant and shouted, "Hiya, Ant!"
- Ant screamed and dropped all the food from her arms.
- Grasshopper laughed, pleased with himself.
- Ant was not amused because Grasshopper caused her to drop the thirty pieces of grain she worked all day to collect.
- Grasshopper suggested Ant relax and have some fun, but Ant replied that winter is coming and they need to prepare, or he is in danger of starving.
- Grasshopper said he would collect food and that today was a perfect day to remain carefree.
- That evening, a terrible wind blew across the field and winter arrived earlier than expected.
- Grasshopper was terribly hungry and barely made his way to Ant's house.
- Grasshopper begged Ant for some food because he was so hungry.
- Ant gave Grasshopper a plateful of grain and reminded him that she warned him that he could not survive the winter if he did not prepare.
- Grasshopper learned his lesson and promised to prepare for winter from then on.
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