The Raven and the Fox - A Fable

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What did the crow hold in his beak?

  • A piece of cheese (correct)
  • A pebble
  • A berry
  • A worm

What was the fox's main intention when he praised the crow?

  • To intimidate the crow
  • To distract the crow
  • To steal the cheese (correct)
  • To befriend the crow

How did the crow react to the fox's flattery?

  • He felt proud and sang (correct)
  • He flew away
  • He became angry
  • He ignored it

What lesson did the fox convey through his actions?

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What was the crow's final reaction after losing the cheese?

<p>He promised to never be fooled again (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Crow

A bird known for intelligence, featured in the fable.

Fox

A cunning animal that tricks the crow in the fable.

Flattery

Insincere praise meant to deceive or manipulate someone.

Moral of the Fable

Do not trust those who flatter you; they may have selfish motives.

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Consequences of Listening to Flattery

The crow loses its cheese due to falling for the fox's compliment.

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Study Notes

The Raven and the Fox

  • A raven perched on a tree, holding a piece of cheese.
  • A fox, noticing the cheese, approaches the raven and praises its beauty and beautiful voice.
  • The raven, pleased, opens its beak wide to show its voice, dropping the cheese.
  • The fox quickly grabs the cheese and tells the raven that flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
  • The raven is ashamed and vows never to be fooled again.

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