5 Questions
What did the crow initially take in its beak?
A piece of cheese
What was the fox's original intention?
To steal the cheese from the crow
What happened to the cheese when the crow opened its beak?
It fell to the ground
What was the result of the crow's mistake?
The mice gathered to discuss the cunning fox
What trait of the fox is highlighted in the story?
Its cunning
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.
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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