5 Questions
What happened to the donkey in the story?
The donkey fell down into a well.
Why did the farmer decide not to retrieve the donkey?
He thought the donkey was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway.
What did the donkey do as the farmer's neighbors shoveled dirt into the well?
The donkey shook off the dirt and took a step up each time.
How did the donkey eventually get out of the well?
By stepping up over the edge of the well.
What is the moral of the story?
Life is full of obstacles, but perseverance can lead to success.
Study Notes
The Story of the Donkey
- A donkey fell into a deep well, and the farmer couldn't retrieve it, deciding it was too old to be worth the effort.
The Neighbors' Shoveling
- The farmer's neighbors started shoveling dirt into the well, intending to bury the donkey.
The Donkey's Fight
- The donkey, determined to survive, shook off the dirt as it was shoveled in, and stepped on each layer of dirt as it accumulated.
The Donkey's Escape
- Eventually, the donkey was able to climb out of the well as the dirt piled up beneath its feet.
The Moral
- The moral of the story is that as long as you continue to shake off the problems that come your way and rise above them, you can overcome even the most difficult obstacles.
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