Story Morals
What is the moral of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf?"
Don't lie
Which character tricked the townspeople by screaming for help when no danger was near?
The Shepherd Boy
What do we call a short story that teaches a lesson, often featuring animal characters?
A fable
What happened to the farmer's special goose in The Goose and the Golden Eggs when he got too greedy?
The goose flew away.
In The Maid and the Milk Pail, Patty lost her milk because she was daydreaming about buying dresses. What was the moral of her story?
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
Who wore a fleece disguise to sneak into a flock of animals unnoticed?
The Wolf in The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.
What word describes the lesson or central message taught by a fable?
A moral
Why couldn't the oxen eat their hay in The Dog in the Manger?
A dog was sleeping in the manger and barked at them.
What lesson do we learn from The Dog in the Manger?
Do not be selfish, especially when someone needs something more than you.
Who could not reach the high, sweet fruit and pretended he did not want it anyway?
The Fox in The Fox and the Grapes.
What word describes when an animal acts like a human?
Anthropomorphism
What caused Patty the milkmaid to spill her pail of milk in The Maid and the Milk Pail?
She tossed her head while daydreaming, knocking the milk pail off her head.
What is the moral in The Fox and The Grapes?
Do not talk bad about something just because you can't have it.
What character wanted to sell her milk at the market to buy a blue dress?
Peggy
What word describes a farm tool used to dig and prepare the ground for planting?
Plow
What did the fox do when he couldn't reach the grapes?
He walked away and said they were probably sour anyway.