The Crow and the Fox: A Fable
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What did the crow initially take in its beak?

  • A piece of bread
  • A piece of fruit
  • A piece of meat
  • A piece of cheese (correct)
  • What was the fox's original intention?

  • To steal the cheese from the crow (correct)
  • To admire the crow's beauty
  • To scare the crow away
  • To make friends with the crow
  • What happened to the cheese when the crow opened its beak?

  • It fell to the ground (correct)
  • It disappeared into thin air
  • It was taken by the fox
  • It was still in the crow's beak
  • What was the result of the crow's mistake?

    <p>The mice gathered to discuss the cunning fox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trait of the fox is highlighted in the story?

    <p>Its cunning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Story of the Crow and the Fox

    • A crow saw a piece of cheese on a windowsill and quickly took it in his beak, flying high in the sky and landing on a branch.

    The Fox's Trickery

    • A fox, pretending to be impressed, praised the crow, saying "I've never seen a bird as beautiful as you."
    • The crow, flattered, began to show off, and the fox pretended to leave, encouraging the crow to sing for him.
    • Just as the crow opened his mouth to sing, the cheese fell from his beak onto the ground.

    The Consequences

    • The fox quickly ran to grab the fallen cheese, taking it in her mouth, and thanked the crow.
    • The crow realized too late that he had fallen for the fox's trick.
    • The event led to chaos, causing the mice to gather for a town meeting to rid themselves of the cunning fox.

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    Test your understanding of the classic fable about a clever fox and a naive crow. Learn about the consequences of flattery and deceit. Read the story and answer questions to see how well you understand the moral of the story.

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