Fables II: Aesop's Supposed Tales Quiz

Answer: The Wolf and the Kid

In fact, the Wolf was distracted by the Kidīs request. When he played the flute for the Kid to dance, the Dogs of the farm recognized the music, came to the Kidīs rescue, and the Wolf had to run away not to be killed. In addition, he lost his dinner. So, "do not let anything turn you from your purposes".

Many people in the world donīt focus on what they need to do or do not set targets for their lives. This can deviate them from the right path, causing pain or the unachievement of their purposes.

Answer: The Tortoise and the Ducks

The Tortoise, when helped by the two Ducks, was warned not to open the mouth while up in the sky, but the Tortoise didn't listen to them and fell from the sky. This fable can also tell us that we must be quiet in many situations that donīt require our attention or opinion. Most of the time, individuals present their opinion without even being asked to do it.

When there is nothing important to be said, the best to do it to keep quiet. That is what the fable tries to explain.

Answer: The Young Crab and his Mother

The Crabīs Mother asked her son to do something she herself couldnīt do. And this always happens when a person is concerned in somebody else's life and doesnīt pay attention to his or her own life. A good teacher will always try and give the good example first before saying a person should do something. "Do what I say, donīt do what I do" could be a possible interpretation for this fable as well.

Answer: The Frogs and the Ox

The Frog was so concerned about the size of the Ox that it decided to be like him and exploded. Or, in other words, donīt try to be something that you are not. Being ourselves is something that we have to do everyday, even if life is sometimes hard enough on us.

Answer: The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox

When the fox tried to deceive the Cock, the Cock deceived the Fox back. The truth is: we must have our good values all working together and donīt try and mislead another person. People say that life is tough, but it seems that mankind makes it tougher than expected by misconducting otherīs behaviour and persuading them to live a life through the wrong path.

Answer: Belling the Cat

The mice wanted to know when the cat was around, so they could run and hide themselves. One mouse had the idea to bell the cat, but who would be brave enough to bell it? Every time, when there is a discussion about something hard to do, many people come with good ideas, but they also step backwards when it comes to who is going to realize it. Being brave is not becoming a martyr.

Answer: The Eagle and the Jackdaw

The Jackdaw wanted to capture one lamb just as the eagle did. But, in fact, he couldnīt do it, because he was smaller than the eagle. Sometimes people think they can do whatever they want to but, in fact, this is not true. This behaviour can bring many problems to the one who thinks that has all this power and also cause problems to the community where this person lives.

Answer: The Boy and the Filberts

When the boy tried to get all the filberts, he could not get them all through the hole with his hand closed. He had to let some go to pass through the hole, but he didnīt understand that. It can be simple like this: "live one day at a time". No one can get everything at once. There is something called "patience" and few individuals know its concept.

Answer: Hercules and the Wagoner

When the Wagoner was in trouble all he did was complain. But, instead of complaining, he could also help. It is so common to see individuals asking for help and they do nothing to help themselves. The best help will always be the one that comes from our own strength and faith. The others can help, but we have to give the first step to receive some cooperation.

Answer: The Lion and the Mouse

The Lion captured a mouse and the mouse asked him not to be killed and he would be rewarded. one day, the lion was caught by poachers and the mouse freed him from the net that was encaging him. Being polite, generous and gentle is what we all have to be, regardless the situation we are living, and everything comes to us as a reward.

But remember: no one shall behave in a good manner for recognition; this is a waste of time. If one canīt be polite, generous or gentle, just donīt cause anyone any pain.