Question
Read the excerpts from the fable The Donkey and the Load of Salt, and answer the question.
A Merchant, driving his Donkey homeward from the seashore with a heavy load of salt, came to a river crossed by a shallow ford. They had crossed this river many times before without accident, but this time the Donkey slipped and fell when halfway over. And when the Merchant at last got him to his feet, much of the salt had melted away. Delighted to find how much lighter his burden had become, the Donkey finished the journey very gaily.
Next day the Merchant went for another load of salt. On the way home the Donkey, remembering what had happened at the ford, purposely let himself fall into the water, and again got rid of most of his burden.
What is the setting of the main events in the text?
River
Sea shore
Shop
All of the choices
A Merchant, driving his Donkey homeward from the seashore with a heavy load of salt, came to a river crossed by a shallow ford. They had crossed this river many times before without accident, but this time the Donkey slipped and fell when halfway over. And when the Merchant at last got him to his feet, much of the salt had melted away. Delighted to find how much lighter his burden had become, the Donkey finished the journey very gaily.
Next day the Merchant went for another load of salt. On the way home the Donkey, remembering what had happened at the ford, purposely let himself fall into the water, and again got rid of most of his burden.
What is the setting of the main events in the text?
River
Sea shore
Shop
All of the choices
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The setting of the main events in the text primarily involves the river where the Donkey falls, as this is crucial to the plot. However, the sea shore is also mentioned as the starting point of the Merchant's journey. The shop is not mentioned in the excerpts provided. Therefore, while the river is the main setting for the key events, the sea shore is part of the context.
Considering the options, the best answer would be "All of the choices," as both the river and the sea shore are relevant to the events of the fable.
Considering the options, the best answer would be "All of the choices," as both the river and the sea shore are relevant to the events of the fable.