Here are the answers to your questions based on the story of "The Hare and the Tortoise":
Question 1: Why did the Hare say the race was “ridiculous nonsense”?
Answer: The Hare knew that he could run much faster than the Tortoise.
Question 2: When the Hare turned around, why didn’t he see the Tortoise behind him?
Answer: The Hare was very far ahead of the Tortoise.
Question 3: Why did the Hare keep sitting down during the race?
Answer: The Hare still thought the race was ridiculous.
Question 4: Why didn’t the Hare jump up and run when the Tortoise approached the finish line?
Answer: The Hare was probably asleep, and didn't see the Tortoise.
Question 5: This is probably because:
Answer: The Snails liked the saying because Snails are also very slow.
Question 6: What lesson is this story meant to teach?
Answer: The lesson is that consistent effort and perseverance can lead to success, even against seemingly overwhelming odds.
Question 7: What textual evidence backs up the claim that slow and steady wins the race?
Answer: The evidence supporting this claim lies in the outcome of the race—despite the Hare’s speed, his overconfidence and lack of effort allowed the Tortoise, who was slow but steady, to ultimately win the race. The Tortoise's statement, “Slow and steady wins the race," directly reinforces this moral.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!