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The Fox and the Grapes

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What was the fox's initial reaction upon seeing the grapes?

He thought they were perfect for quenching his thirst. (correct)

He assumed they were not ripe yet.

He decided to leave them alone.

He ignored them and continued strolling.

What did the fox do after failing to reach the grapes?

He decided to come back later for the grapes.

He gave up and walked away. (correct)

He called for help from other animals.

He kept trying to jump higher.

How did the fox justify his failure to reach the grapes?

He claimed the grapes were probably sour anyway. (correct)

He accused the grapes of being too high up.

He blamed his lack of skill in jumping.

He decided it was not worth the effort to reach them.

What was the fox's reason for concluding that the grapes were sour?

He couldn't reach the grapes despite multiple attempts Signup and view all the answers

Why did the fox leave with his nose in the air?

He was disappointed and trying to show indifference Signup and view all the answers

What attributes of the grapes made the fox believe they were just the things to quench his thirst?

Their ripeness and juiciness Signup and view all the answers

What was the fox's reaction after failing to reach the grapes?

He called the grapes sour and walked away Signup and view all the answers

Why did the fox attempt to jump and reach the grapes multiple times?

Because he believed the grapes would quench his thirst Signup and view all the answers

What was the setting of the story when the fox encountered the grapes?

A hot summer's day in an orchard Signup and view all the answers

What did the fox conclude about the grapes after failing to reach them?

He said they were sour and left Signup and view all the answers

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The Fox and the Grapes

Initial Reaction and Failure

Upon seeing the grapes, the fox was initially attracted to them, believing they were just the things to quench his thirst.
The fox attempted to jump and reach the grapes multiple times, but failed to do so.

Justification of Failure

After failing to reach the grapes, the fox justified his failure by concluding that the grapes were sour.
The fox's reason for concluding that the grapes were sour was to cope with his own failure to obtain them.

Reaction and Departure

After failing to reach the grapes, the fox left with his nose in the air, indicating his pride and attempt to save face.
The fox's reaction after failing to reach the grapes was one of disappointment and denial.