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Aesop’s Fable: The Wolf and the Kid A Kid was perched up on the top of a house, and looking down saw a Wolf passing under him. Immediately he began to revile and attack his enemy. "Murderer and thief," he cried, "what do you want here near honest folks' houses? How dare you make an appearance where your vile deeds are known?" "Curse away, my young friend," said the Wolf. "It is easy to be brave from a safe distance." What theme is found in the Wolf’s words? (2 points) Responses a.) It is good to try and stop those who are evil a.) It is good to try and stop those who are evil b.) It is unwise to yell at someone who is stronger than you. b.) It is unwise to yell at someone who is stronger than you. c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger. c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger. d.) It is brave to stand up for good. d.) It is brave to stand up for good. Question 2 Why does the Kid yell at the Wolf?(2 points) Responses A. He saw the Wolf steal from someone. A. He saw the Wolf steal from someone. B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good. B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good. C. He thinks all wolves are dangerous. C. He thinks all wolves are dangerous. D. He has had bad experiences with wolves. D. He has had bad experiences with wolves. Question 3 Aesop's Fable: The Dog and the Shadow It happened that a Dog had got a piece of meat and was carrying it home in his mouth to eat it in peace. Now on his way home he had to cross a plank lying across a running brook. As he crossed, he looked down and saw his own shadow reflected in the water beneath. Thinking it was another dog with another piece of meat, he made up his mind to have that also. So he made a snap at the shadow in the water, but as he opened his mouth the piece of meat fell out, dropped into the water and was never seen more. The primary theme of the story is to - (2 points) Responses A. live life to the fullest A. live life to the fullest B. not believe your shadow B. not believe your shadow C. not try to take from others C. not try to take from others D. appreciate what you have D. appreciate what you have Question 4 Which feeling explains why the dog lost his meat?(2 points) Responses A. hunger A. hunger B. greed B. greed C. passion C. passion D. desire D. desire Question 5 Which of the following is not a good example of a theme? (2 points) Responses a. Appearances can be deceiving. a. Appearances can be deceiving. B. Treat people with kindness. B. Treat people with kindness. C. Honesty C. Honesty D. It's okay to be different

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Here are the answers to the questions based on the themes and content of Aesop’s Fables:

Question 1: A theme found in the Wolf’s words.

  • Answer: c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger.

Question 2: Why does the Kid yell at the Wolf?

  • Answer: B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good.

Question 3: The primary theme of the story of The Dog and the Shadow.

  • Answer: D. appreciate what you have.

Question 4: Which feeling explains why the dog lost his meat?

  • Answer: B. greed.

Question 5: Which of the following is not a good example of a theme?

  • Answer: C. Honesty.

(Although "Honesty" is a moral, it is more of a concept rather than a thematic statement like the others.)