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The Lion was in a good mood when the Mouse crossed his nose.
False
The Mouse was trying to wake the Lion up on purpose.
False
The Lion let the Mouse go because he was afraid of her.
False
The Lion was caught in the hunter's net because the Mouse wanted revenge.
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The Mouse was able to free the Lion from the net by itself.
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The story of the Lion and the Mouse teaches that kindness is only important for the weak.
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Study Notes
The Lion and the Mouse
- A Lion is sleeping in the forest, with his head resting on his paws, when a timid little Mouse suddenly appears and runs across his nose.
- The Lion wakes up and is angry, placing his huge paw on the Mouse to kill her.
- The Mouse begs for mercy, promising to repay the Lion's kindness someday.
- Despite being amused at the idea of a Mouse helping him, the Lion is generous and decides to spare the Mouse's life.
- Later, the Lion is caught in a hunter's net while stalking his prey in the forest.
- Unable to free himself, the Lion roars loudly, and the Mouse recognizes his voice and comes to his rescue.
- The Mouse gnaws at one of the ropes that bind the Lion, eventually breaking it apart and freeing the Lion.
- The Mouse reminds the Lion that she had promised to repay his kindness, and proves that even a small creature can help a mighty one.
- The moral of the story is that a kindness is never wasted, and that even the smallest acts of generosity can have a significant impact.
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Description
Test your understanding of the classic Aesop's Fable, 'The Lion and the Mouse', where a tiny mouse asks a lion to spare her life, promising to repay him in the future. Explore the themes of kindness, gratitude, and unexpected friendships in this timeless tale.
