Question:
Q: The sparrows were terrified by the sudden appearance of a falcon and called upon the buzzard to act as their protector, who readily agreed. When they had admitted him into their flock, he ended up wrecking more havoc and slaying a greater number of sparrows than any falcon could have done. What is the moral of this story?
A. Birds of a feather flock together.
B. No one truly forgets injuries in the presence of him who caused the injury.
C. Fine feathers don't make fine birds.
D. Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Walking through a vineyard, a hungry raccoon saw a cluster of ripe, dark grapes hanging from a vine just out of his reach. Try as he might, the raccoon was unable to grab the grapes and soon gave up, exhausted. As he walked away from the vine, he said to himself: "These grapes are sour anyway, and not nearly ripe enough.", to hide his disappointment. What is the moral of this story?
A. Fair weather friends are not worth much.
B. We should bear our troubles bravely rather than try to escape them.
C. Any fool can despise what he cannot get.
D. You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A birch tree boasted to a shrub, "My wood is valuable and is used everywhere in roofs and walls of houses, while you have no use whatsoever." The shrub replied: "Had you considered the axes and saws that are used to harvest your wood, I think you'll end up wishing to be a useless shrub like me." What is the moral of this story?
A. Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
B. Clumsy jesting is no joke.
C. Better poverty without care, than riches with.
D. Grasp at the shadow and you will lose the substance.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A farmer was once driving a heavily-laden wagon along a muddy road. Eventually, the road got so bad that the wagon’s wheels sank half-way into the mud and the wagon became completely stuck. The farmer, not knowing what else to do, knelt down and prayed for gods to help him out of this predicament. Zeus heard his prayer and appeared before him, but rather than moving the wagon he said to the farmer: "Don’t just kneel there, man! Instead, get up and start pushing the wagon." What is the moral of this story?
A. The gods help them that help themselves.
B. Look before you leap.
C. Slow but steady wins the race.
D. Be on guard against men who can strike from a distance.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A rooster was perching on top of a house when he spotted a coyote walk the street below him. Knowing that the coyote wouldn’t be able to reach him, he attacked him with words: "How dare you show yourself so close to the homes of honest people? They all know of your many crimes, you murderer and thief!" Smiling, the coyote replied: "Why don’t you come down here and repeat your accusations to my face?" What is the moral of this story?
A. Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed increase their means of injuring you.
B. It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
C. Words may be deeds.
D. It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A farmer was travelling to the market with a heavily laden donkey and mule. While traversing a plain, both animals carried their load without issue, but as soon as they started climbing a mountain path, the donkey felt that his load was too heavy for him to bear. Struggling, he asked the mule to take over a small part of his load, since he was the stronger of the two, but the mule ignored his plea. Soon enough, the donkey collapsed under the weight and perished. Not knowing what else to do, the farmer placed the entirety of the donkey’s load onto the mule, in addition to his own, as well as the donkey’s hide that the farmer intended to sell at their destination. The mule groaned under the extreme weight, regretting not having helped the donkey in the first place. What is the moral of this story?
A. In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
B. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
C. Pleasure bought with pains, hurts.
D. How sorry we would be if many of our wishes were granted.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A pilgrim about to set out on a long journey noticed his mutt standing at the door and stretching himself. Thus, he asked the mutt: "Why do you stand there doing nothing? Everything is ready but you, so come with me without any more delay." The mutt, wagging his tail, replied: "But master, I have been ready for some time and have been waiting for you." What is the moral of this story?
A. Even a fool is wise - when it is too late!
B. Nothing escapes the master's eye.
C. The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.
D. Every man for himself.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A young boy was tasked with herding a flock of sheep near a village. He quickly grew bored of watching the animals and, to amuse himself, shouted "Wolf! Wolf!", which caused all villagers to come running towards the flock to protect it. When they arrived, the boy only laughed at them for being so gullible. He repeated this several times until, one day, he actually saw a wolf stalking the flock. Despite his cries for help, none of the villagers arrived, as they were fed up with his pranks and no longer believed him. The wolf, facing little opposition, soon decimated the flock. What is the moral of this story?
A. Those who suffer most cry out the least.
B. He laughs best that laughs last.
C. There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
D. Nature will come out.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A wealthy man was throwing a great feast for his friends and acquaintances. His dog took this opportunity to invite a friend of his own, a stray, to whom he promised plenty of food as there has always been a lot of leftovers on similar occasions in the past. The stray eagerly consented and showed up at the house at the appointed hour. As the two dogs walked through the corridors, the stray got more and more excited about all the food around him, promising himself to eat enough to last him several days, and wagging his tail in appreciation of his thoughtful friend. However, as soon as they reached the kitchen, a cook noticed the stray and, grabbing him by the legs, threw him out of the nearest window. Landing on the hard ground, the dog howled in pain and limped away from the house. Soon, he was approached by other strays who asked him about his visit to his wealthy friend. The stray replied: "To be honest, I don’t remember all of the details. I drank so much wine, I don’t even know how I got out of the house again!" What is the moral of this story?
A. Those who enter by the back stairs may expect to be shown out at the window.
B. Better starve free than be a fat slave.
C. Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
D. Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Having not eaten for days, a gaunt wolf came across a house-dog as he approached a village. "Ah, cousin - I always knew your wild life would be the end of you", said the dog. "Why don’t you live a life like mine, where food is regularly given to you in exchange for honest work? I can easily arrange this for you." "I would like that!", replied the wolf. Thus, the wolf followed the dog into the village. As they walked side by side, the wolf noticed a bald patch on the dog’s neck, where the fur seemed to have been worn away, so he asked his companion how it came to be this way. "It’s nothing", replied the dog, "This is just the spot where the collar rubs against my neck when I’m chained up at night. It’s not that bad once you get used to it." "If that is all,", said the wolf, "then I would rather return to the forest." What is the moral of this story?
A. Revenge will hurt the avenger.
B. Better starve free than be a fat slave.
C. Evil tendencies are shown in early life.
D. False confidence is the forerunner of misfortune.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A deer lost sight in one of his eyes and could not see anything on the affected side. Thus, to avoid danger, he always fed on a high cliff overlooking the sea, with his remaining eye pointed towards the land, which allowed him to spot any approaching hunters and escape. But, some hunters eventually found out about his partial blindeness and decided to hire a boat, shooting the deer from under the cliff that he was feeding on. What is the moral of this story?
A. It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
B. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.
C. Hypocritical speeches are easily seen through.
D. You cannot escape your fate.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: By an unlucky coincidence, a land-dwelling mouse befriended a toad who spent most of his time in a pond. One day, the toad intended to play a prank on the mouse and tied one of her legs tightly to one of his own. Unable to escape the toad, the mouse was first dragged to the meadows where the two usually found their food. Afterwards, however, the toad headed straight for the pond and jumped into the water, dragging the mouse along with him. While the toad enjoyed himself in the water, swimming and diving across the pond, the poor mouse soon suffocated as she never learned to swim. Her lifeless body floated to the surface and soon attracted the attention of a buzzard, who swooped down and grabbed it with his claws. Since the frog was still attached to his former friend, he too was carried into the sky and soon eaten by the buzzard. What is the moral of this story?
A. Better starve free than be a fat slave.
B. Harm hatch, harm catch.
C. Never soar aloft on an enemy's pinions.
D. It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A woodsman came into a forest, asking the trees there for a new ax handle. Agreeing to his request, the trees offered him a young birch. Having fitted the new handle, the woodsman quickly felled the largest trees in the forest. An old oak, realizing too late their mistake, commented: "Had we not given up the birch so easily, we could have continued standing here for ages." What is the moral of this story?
A. They are foolish who give their enemy the means of destroying them.
B. How sorry we would be if many of our wishes were granted.
C. The gods help them that help themselves.
D. Regardless of our wishes, or even our intent, it is to our nature alone that we will be faithful.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: To escape from a tiger, a farm bull decided to hide in a cave recently occupied by some shepherds. Just as soon as he entered, a familiar ram who was left in the cave attacked him with his horns. In response, the bull quietly addressed him: "I do not fear you, but I do fear the tiger. Once he is gone, I will gladly show you which one of us is stronger." What is the moral of this story?
A. It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
B. Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
C. Clothes may disguise a fool, but his words will give him away.
D. Only cowards insult dying majesty.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: The hares were engaged in a one-sided war with the wolves and asked the raccoons for their help. An emissary of the raccoons replied: "We would have loved to help you, if only we didn’t know who you are and who your enemy is." What is the moral of this story?
A. Count the cost before you commit yourselves.
B. Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
C. Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.
D. In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Two pots were carried downstream by a river, one made of clay and the other made of brass. The clay pot said to the brass one: "Please stay far away from me, as I will break into pieces if we collide. I will do my best to avoid you, as well." What is the moral of this story?
A. Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
B. Beware of a friend with an ulterior motive.
C. Equals make the best friends.
D. Never trust your enemy.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A huge tree was felled by the wind and thrown across a river. It fell among some weeds and asked them: "How are you, despite being so light and weak, not completely crushed by these strong winds?" The weeds replied, "You fight the wind, and are destroyed for that very reason; we bend before it and escape undamaged." What is the moral of this story?
A. Some men can blow hot and blow cold with the same breath.
B. If words suffice not, blows must follow.
C. Straws show how the wind blows.
D. Stoop to conquer.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: At a country fair, one of the performers amused the townsfolk by mimicking the cries of various farm animals. To finish his act, he squeaked very much like a pig would, making the audience wonder if he really had a piglet on stage. One of the spectators, however, was unimpressed. "You call that a pig’s squeak? It sounds nothing like that! Come back here tomorrow and I’ll prove you wrong." The next day, the man went up the stage as promised, and squeaked so terribly that the audience booed and threw stones at him in protest. Protecting himself, the man exclaimed: "You fools, look at what you’re booing!" and revealed a little piglet whose ear he had been pinching to produce the squeals. What is the moral of this story?
A. He who plays a trick must be prepared to take a joke.
B. Clumsy jesting is no joke.
C. Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
D. Grasp at the shadow and you will lose the substance.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A bat fell to the ground where he was caught by a passing lynx. The bat begged the lynx to spare his life, but the lynx refused, saying that, by her nature, she is the enemy of all birds. As soon as he heard that, the bat assured the lynx that he was not a bird, but indeed a mouse, and thus was able to escape with his life. Some time later, the bat again fell to the ground and was caught by yet another lynx, whom he also asked to spare him. The lynx said that she is the enemy of all mice, and will therefore kill the bat. The bat, in turn, assured her that he was not a mouse, but a bird. Thus, he was able to escape once again. What is the moral of this story?
A. It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
B. Harm hatch, harm catch.
C. They are foolish who give their enemy the means of destroying them.
D. Fine feathers don't make fine birds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A hunter, who was not especially brave, was tracking a tiger through a forest. There, he came across a woodsman and asked him if he knew the location of the tiger’s cave. The woodsman offered to bring him to the cave right away, as he knew exactly where it was. The hunter, clearly startled and shaking with fear, replied: "Thank you for your kind offer, but I’m only interested in the tiger’s track and not the animal itself." What is the moral of this story?
A. The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.
B. Trust not in him that seems a saint.
C. He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.
D. A man may smile yet be a villain.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A rabbit, who was a fast runner, once made fun of a tortoise for her slow and measured gait. The tortoise laughed, saying: "As fast as you may be, I will easily beat you in a race." The rabbit quickly accepted the challenge, thinking that it would be impossible for him to lose and asked the raccoon to choose the course and decide on the goal. On the day of the race, the two competitors started running together. But while the tortoise never stopped, slowly and steadily advancing toward the goal, the rabbit laid down by the wayside to take a nap and fell fast asleep. When he finally awoke, he rushed to the goal, but the tortoise has already crossed the finish line by then. What is the moral of this story?
A. If words suffice not, blows must follow.
B. It is absurd to ape our betters.
C. Slow but steady wins the race.
D. The best intentions will not always ensure success.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: An angler, who was also a skilled musician, took his nets and his flute to the shore. There, he played a small concert for the fish, hoping that the music would compel them to dance into his nets that he laid below him in the water. After waiting for some time, he gave up and cast the nets into the sea, instead, catching plenty of fish in the process. What is the moral of this story?
A. Clothes may disguise a fool, but his words will give him away.
B. To do the right thing at the right season is a great art.
C. Try to please all and you end by pleasing none.
D. What memories cling around the instruments of our pleasure.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A coyote, who was used to eating eggs, came across an oyster on his walk across the beach. Taking it to be a strange-looking egg, he opened his jaws as far as he could and swallowed it whole. Soon enough, his stomach started to hurt badly, causing him to regret having acted on uninformed assumptions. What is the moral of this story?
A. He that finds discontentment in one place is not likely to find happiness in another.
B. It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
C. They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.
D. Revenge will hurt the avenger.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: In his attempt to cross a rapid river, the raccoon was swept away by the strong current and carried into a deep ravine, where he remained unable to move due to his injuries. A swarm of blood-sucking flies soon found him and descended onto his skin. Some time later, the raccoon was discovered by a sparrow, who asked if she should scare away the flies that were tormenting him. Weakly, the raccoon replied: "Please do not disturb them. The flies that you see have drunk plenty of my blood and no longer sting me much. If you scare them away, new flies will arrive who are hungry and will suck me dry." What is the moral of this story?
A. Do not trust flatterers.
B. A needy thief steals more than one who enjoys plenty.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: In an unlikely turn of events, a raccoon befriended a hawk and both decided to live in the same tree. The hawk built a nest in its upper branches, while the raccoon found a home in the underwood and started a family. Not long after, the raccoon left to procure food for her children, which the hawk took as an opportunity to do the same and seized one of the kits to feed to her own brood. Upon returning, the raccoon was saddened to find one of her children missing but was even more aggrieved that she couldn’t avenge its death. The hawk, however, soon received an appropriate punishment. One day, she spotted villagers sacrificing a sheep on an altar and swooped down to steal some of the meat, carrying it back to her nest along with a burning cinder. The cinder grew into a flame fanned by the strong winds at the top of the tree, setting the nest on fire and burning the fledglings to a crisp. As they fell to the ground, the raccoon ate them up in clear view of the hawk. What is the moral of this story?
A. Birds of a feather flock together.
B. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
C. If words suffice not, blows must follow.
D. Better no rule than cruel rule.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A drummer who led on the soldiers during their battles with his music, was captured by the enemy. He begged his captors to spare him: "I have not slain a single man of your troop. I have no arms, and carry nothing other than this one drum." "We are putting you to death for this very reason," they replied; "as it was your drum that inspired others to take up arms against us." What is the moral of this story?
A. Pride goes before destruction.
B. He who incites to strife is worse than he who takes part in it.
C. Only cowards insult dying majesty.
D. It is too late to whet the sword when the trumpet sounds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: An elderly lion was rapidly approaching his end and laid down in his cave, struggling to breath. Seeing him in such a dire shape, other animals approached him, drawing closer the weaker he got. Having made sure that he would not be able to defend himself, the animals decided to pay him back for all the grievances he caused them throughout his life. Thus, the boar tore into his body with her tusks and the bull impaled him on his horns. Lastly, even the donkey, feeling himself safe from any retribution, turned his tail to the lion and kicked him in the face. What is the moral of this story?
A. It is too late to whet the sword when the trumpet sounds.
B. Revenge will hurt the avenger.
C. Men of evil reputation, when they perform a good deed, fail to get credit for it.
D. Only cowards insult dying majesty.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A fly landed on a ram’s horn as he was grazing in a meadow and sat there for quite some time. As she was about to fly off, the fly asked the ram if he would like her to go or preferred that she stay longer. The ram replied: "I didn’t notice when you arrived and I won’t miss you once you’re gone."  What is the moral of this story?
A. Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
B. Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
C. He who plays a trick must be prepared to take a joke.
D. A willful beast must go his own way.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Two roosters living in the same farmyard were fighting for dominance over the rest of the farm chickens. Eventually, one emerged as the victor. The defeated opponent scurried away and hid in the shadow of a tree, while the winner paraded around the yard, crowing and spreading his wings. This drew the attention of a hawk flying overhead, who quickly descended on the loud rooster and carried him off in his talons. Seeing this, his opponent came out of the shadows and became the undisputed ruler of the yard. What is the moral of this story?
A. Cunning often outwits itself.
B. Strife feeds on conflict.
C. Pride goes before destruction.
D. Stoop to conquer.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A man agreed to buy a donkey from his owner under the condition that he could try the animal out first. Thus, he brought the donkey to his home and put him in the stable together with his other donkeys. The new arrival ignored most of his new brethren, quickly joining the most idle of them who was also the greatest eater. Witnessing this, the man quickly took the donkey back to his owner and withdrew his offer. This surprised the owner who asked how the man could decide this so quickly. "I know that the donkey will not be different from the one he chose to befriend in my stable.", replied the man. What is the moral of this story?
A. Trust not in him that seems a saint.
B. Better no rule than cruel rule.
C. He who is once deceived is doubly cautious.
D. A man is known by the company he keeps.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A crab was tired of living close to the sea and decided to move to the lush, green meadow as his new home. As he was settling in, a coyote discovered him crawling around in the grass and gobbled him up as an afternoon snack. Just before he was eaten, the crab said: " What else did I expect? After all, I traded the home that I was well-adapted to in my nature and habits for this patch of land." What is the moral of this story?
A. Contentment with our lot is an element of happiness.
B. Grasp at the shadow and you will lose the substance.
C. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
D. Better starve free than be a fat slave.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A donkey, carrying a heavy load of wood, passed through a pond. As he was crossing through the water he lost his footing, stumbled and fell. Not being able to rise due to his heavy load, he laid in the shallow water, groaning. A couple of toads living in the pond heard his cries and said to him: "What would you do if you had to live here as we do, if just falling into the water makes you cry like this?" What is the moral of this story?
A. Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
B. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
C. Grasp at the shadow and you will lose the substance.
D. Those who pretend to be what they are not, sooner or later, find themselves in deep water.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A thief had to rent a room at an inn one day and stayed for some time, hoping to steal something that would help him settle the bill. Eventually, he noticed that the innkeeper was wearing a new, fancy coat that would undoubtedly fetch a good price. So the thief sat down with the innkeeper and engaged him in conversation. After some time, he yawned in an exaggerated fashion and howled like a wolf. Surprised, the innkeeper inquired why he would do such a thing. The thief replied: "I will tell you, but you’ll have to hold my clothes or I will tear them to pieces. I’m not sure when I started yawning like this or what caused this change in behavior, I only know that when I yawn three times in a row, I will turn into a wolf and attack anyone in sight." Once he said this, he immediately yawned and howled a second time. The innkeeper looked visibly alarmed and, planning to run away from the thief, started to stand up. Noticing this, the thief put a hand on the innkeeper’s coat and asked him to stay a while longer to hold his clothes, so that they won’t get torn when he transforms into a wolf. Just as he was saying this, the thief yawned a third time and howled in a particularly terrifying manner. This scared the innkeeper greatly and, shrugging off his coat to escape the thief's grip, he ran away as fast as he could. The thief, happy with this outcome, took the coat and left the inn never to return. What is the moral of this story?
A. A liar deceives no one but himself.
B. Clothes may disguise a fool, but his words will give him away.
C. A needy thief steals more than one who enjoys plenty.
D. Every tale is not to be believed.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: In a garden, a rose grew next to an amaranth. One day, the amaranth said to her neighbor: "Your beauty and sweet scent are to be envied! I’m not surprised that you are beloved by all.". The rose replied, with sadness in her voice: "My friend, my bloom only lasts for a short while. Eventually, my petals will wither and I will perish. You, on the other hand, are everlasting, as your flowers do not fade even when cut." What is the moral of this story?
A. Greatness carries its own penalties.
B. The memory of a good deed lives on.
C. Old friends cannot with impunity be sacrificed for new ones.
D. Change of habit cannot alter nature.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A tortoise, slowly crawling through the grass on a hot summer’s day, called out to the birds flying overhead and asked if there was one among them who could teach her how to fly. A hawk heard her call and asked what he would get in return for taking her with him. The tortoise, eager to take to the skies, promised him all the riches of the Red Sea. The hawk agreed and carried the tortoise upwards in his talons. But, just as they reached the clouds, he suddenly let go of her and the tortoise fell towards the ground, eventually landing on the side of a mountain and shattering her shell. As she lay dying, the tortoise reflected that her fate was well-deserved: "Why did I dream of wings and clouds, when I can't even walk on the ground with ease?" What is the moral of this story?
A. Vanity carries its own punishment.
B. Birds of a feather flock together.
C. No arguments will give courage to the coward.
D. Fine feathers don't make fine birds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A bug went to the bank of a river to quench his thirst, but got swept away by the stream and nearly drowned. A robin was observing the events from a nearby tree and plucked a leaf of one of its branches, letting it fall into the stream close to the bug. The bug climbed onto it and floated safely to the closest bank. After some time, a birdcatcher came into the forest and was about to lay a trap under the same tree. The bug, recognizing the catcher’s plan, bit him in the foot which caused the catcher to drop the trap. His pained scream, meanwhile, alerted the robin who quickly flew away. What is the moral of this story?
A. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
B. One good turn deserves another.
C. Harm hatch, harm catch.
D. Birds of a feather flock together.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A magpie dying of thirst saw a jug, and hoping to find water, flew to it with haste. When she reached it, she discovered to her grief that it contained so little water that she could not reach it. She tried everything she could think of to reach the water, without success. At last she collected as many small rocks as she could carry and dropped them one by one with her beak into the jug, until she could reach the water and prevent her own death. What is the moral of this story?
A. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
B. Necessity is the mother of invention.
C. Grasp at the shadow and you will lose the substance.
D. Birds of a feather flock together.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Three animal families inhabited an old oak - a buzzard made her nest at the top, a lynx and her kittens found a convenient hole in the middle of its trunk, and a boar with her children found shelter in its roots. The lynx, however, decided to destroy this accidental neighborhood. To this end, she spoke to the buzzard: "We are both in great danger! The boar plans to uproot the tree and feast on both of our families.". Next, the lynx spoke to the boar: "I overheard the buzzard planning to pounce upon your little piglets the next time you’re away foraging for food." Having thus terrified both of her neighbors, the lynx hid in her hollow, only sneaking out during the night to procure food for herself and her family. At the same time, neither the buzzard nor the boar dared to leave their homes, being weary and scared of each other. Thus, they both soon perished of hunger, as did their families, and the lynx devoured their remains. What is the moral of this story?
A. Do not blindly trust gossipers.
B. Better starve free than be a fat slave.
C. Revenge will hurt the avenger.
D. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A rooster found a shiny gem while pecking around in the dirt to find food for himself and his hens. Looking down at the stone, he observed: "Had your owner found you, he would have picked you up and treasured you. I, however, have no use for you and would have preferred to find some corn, instead. " What is the moral of this story?
A. The ignorant despise what is precious only because they cannot understand it.
B. Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
C. A little thing in hand is worth more than a great thing in prospect.
D. Quality is better than quantity.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


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Q: Witnessing his might, a hawk proposed an alliance to a tiger, so that they may help each other with hunting their prey. The tiger had no objections, but required some proof of the hawk’s good intentions, saying: "How can I trust someone to be a friend who could simply fly away from this alliance whenever it suits him?" What is the moral of this story?
A. No arguments will give courage to the coward.
B. Try before you trust.
C. Trust not in him that seems a saint.
D. Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: While fleeing from a pack of dogs, the raccoon came across a woodsman felling a tree and begged him for a safe hiding place. The woodsman offered him his hut, so the raccoon quickly ran inside and hid in a corner. A hunter with his dogs soon arrived at the scene and asked the woodsman whether he had seen a raccoon run by. The woodsman replied that he had not, but kept pointing at the hut as he spoke. The hunter, however, remained oblivious to his signs, and continued with his chase past the hut. Once the air had cleared, the raccoon left the hut and was about to depart, when the woodsman reprimanded him: "How ungrateful of you to leave without a word of thanks, even though I saved your life." To that, the raccoon replied: "I would have thanked you if your actions had been as good as your words, and your speech had not been betrayed by your hands." What is the moral of this story?
A. The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
B. A bribe in hand betrays mischief at heart.
C. There is as much malice in a wink as in a word.
D. We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Having been bitten by a rabid dog, a man went to search for someone who may heal him. Learning about his injury, a friend of his advised him to dip a piece of bread into the blood from his wound and feed it to the dog who bit him, as this would surely cure him. The bite victim laughed at this suggestion, saying: "Why would I do something like that? It would be like inviting every dog in the village to bite me." What is the moral of this story?
A. Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.
B. Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed increase their means of injuring you.
C. What's bred in the bone will stick to the flesh.
D. Better no rule than cruel rule.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A young puppy used to sneak up on people and bite their feet. Due to his small size, he was difficult to notice and often caught people unawares. Thus, his master hung a chime around his neck, which would ring out with every step the puppy took. Not recognising its true purpose, the puppy grew proud of the chime and went to show it off around town. There, he encountered an older dog who said to him: "What are you doing? This chime of yours is not something to be proud of. On the contrary, it lets everyone know that you have been a bad dog." What is the moral of this story?
A. Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
B. Self-interest alone moves some men.
C. It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
D. The more honor the more danger.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: After a long journey, the tired child laid down on the very brink of a deep well, overcome with exhaustion. As he was an inch away from falling into the cold water, the goddess of fortune appeared to him and woke him from his sleep. "Wake up, child", she said, "as it will be me who gets the blame should you fall into the well, since people tend to blame their troubles on me that they have brought onto themselves." What is the moral of this story?
A. Those who pretend to be what they are not, sooner or later, find themselves in deep water.
B. Some men underrate their best blessings.
C. False confidence is the forerunner of misfortune.
D. Every one is more or less master of his own fate.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


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Q: Zeus announced that he intended to appoint the most beautiful of birds as king to reign over the rest, naming a day on which this decision would be made. In preparation, all birds retreated to a lake shore to wash and groom their feathers. Among them was a jackdaw, who was well-aware that his drab plumage won’t make him royalty. So he waited until the rest of the birds had left the shore, collected the prettiest of the feathers they left behind, and fashioned them into a dress that made him appear more beautiful than the rest of the birds. On the appointed day, all birds presented themselves to Zeus, who recognized the jackdaw as the prettiest among them. But just as he was about to crown the new bird king, the other birds tore the jackdaw's dress apart, exposing hs true, boring plumage. What is the moral of this story?
A. Birds of a feather flock together.
B. It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
C. The gods help them that help themselves.
D. Only cowards insult dying majesty.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: One evening, a goatherd was driving his flock towards the farm and noticed that a couple of wild goats had joined the flock during the day. Happy about the newcomers, he led them into the enclosure with the rest of the goats and closed it overnight. Next day, the goats were unable to go to the pasture due to a heavy storm, so the goatherd supplied them with hay for the day, giving the wild goats plenty of food to entice them to stay, while only giving just enough to the rest of the flock. The day after, just as the goatherd opened the enclosure to bring the goats to the pasture, the wild goats stormed out and ran away as fast as they could. Upset, the goatherd shouted after them, accusing them of ingratitude. The goats replied: "The very reason why we do not want to stay is that you gave us more food than your own flock! If we stayed and some new goats came along, you would treat us badly just to impress the new arrivals." What is the moral of this story?
A. Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
B. Old friends cannot with impunity be sacrificed for new ones.
C. We should bear our troubles bravely rather than try to escape them.
D. Trouble comes from the direction we least expect it.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: One evening, the shepherd noticed that one of the rams was missing from his flock. Soon he spotted the ram grazing in the distance and tried to get his attention by whistling and shouting, without success. Finally, he threw a stone at the ram, and hit one of his horns, which shattered on impact. Terrified, the shepherd pleaded with the ram not to tell his master what happened, but the ram replied that his horn will speak for itself, even if he remains silent. What is the moral of this story?
A. Do not blindly trust gossipers.
B. He winds up friendless who plays both sides against the middle.
C. Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
D. It is too late to whet the sword when the trumpet sounds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A great hero, traversing a narrow road, came across a strange-looking beast that tried to attack him as soon as he came within its reach. The hero, in defence, pummeled it with his club and expected the fight to be over. The beast, however, grew three times bigger, and seemed even more threatening to the hero. He, however, remained unafraid and attacked the monster again and again, and with each blow the monster seemed to grow larger still, until it completely blocked the road. At the last moment, Athena appeared before the hero and said: "Stop! This monster is called Strife. Ignore it, and it will soon shrink to its initial size." What is the moral of this story?
A. Strife feeds on conflict.
B. A willful beast must go his own way.
C. If words suffice not, blows must follow.
D. It is too late to whet the sword when the trumpet sounds.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A raccoon was sneaking around a hen-coop one night, when he noticed a rooster sitting on the coop’s roof. "Good news, friend rooster!", said the raccoon, "King lion has proclaimed a truce among all animals. From now on, no animal may hurt another, and we all shall live in brotherly friendship.". The rooster replied: "That is good news, indeed! But wait, I can see someone coming with whom we can share such good news." and craned his neck to better recognize the new arrival. "Who is it?", asked the raccoon. "It’s only my master’s dog and he’s coming to join us. Oh, are you leaving so soon?", he continued, noticing that the raccoon began to back away from the coop in a hurry. "Will you not embrace the dog as your friend and brother?" To this, the raccoon replied, before running away: "I’d love to, but I’m afraid he might not have heard of the lion’s decree yet." What is the moral of this story?
A. He that is neither one thing nor the other has no friends.
B. The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
C. Love can tame the wildest.
D. Cunning often outwits itself.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: According to an old legend, the lark was created even before the Earth itself. When her father died, she could not bury him, as there was no ground to dig a grave in. After five days, still not having buried his body, the lark buried him in her own head not knowing what else to do. It is said that the crest on the lark’s head is, therefore, her father’s gravestone. What is the moral of this story?
A. Only cowards insult dying majesty.
B. Little by little does the trick.
C. A liar deceives no one but himself.
D. Youth's first duty is reverence to parents.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A father, on his dying bed, wanted his children to give the same attention to his land as he himself had. Thus, he called them to his bedside and told them of a great treasure hidden in one of his vineyards. Once he had passed, his children carefully dug over every portion of their land. While they found no treasure, the vines produced a superabundant crop thanks to their labour. What is the moral of this story?
A. Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
B. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
C. Even the wildest can be tamed by love.
D. Industry sometimes pays unexpected dividends.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A magpie, dying of illness, asked her father: "Father, do not mourn my death, but instead ask the gods to save me." He replied, "Which of the gods do you think will come to your aid? Is there one among them whose altar you haven’t stolen shiny offerings from?" What is the moral of this story?
A. Try to please all and you end by pleasing none.
B. We must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity.
C. Fine feathers don't make fine birds.
D. In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: An ape, after surviving a shipwreck, encountered a turtle who offered to carry him to the shore. To pass the time, the ape told the turtle many fantastical stories, each of them filled with lies and exaggerations.  "I see you have quite the education ", said the turtle,  "unlike me, who didn’t have much schooling." As the two entered a bay, the turtle asked the ape if he knew Herring Roads, by which the bay was commonly known. The ape thought the turtle meant a famous man and, not wishing to appear ignorant, said:  "Of course I know Rhoades - he is a old college friend of mine, who also happens to be my - " The turtle couldn’t bear to hear any more lies and dove quickly underwater, causing the ape to vanish forever. What is the moral of this story?
A. A liar deceives no one but himself.
B. Youth's first duty is reverence to parents.
C. One story is good, till another is told.
D. Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart therefrom.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: The rabbit was a very popular animal and many of the forest creatures claimed to be her friends. One day, she heard the sound of dogs approaching from a distance which scared her greatly, as it was rabbit hunting season. Thus, she decided to escape them with the help of her many friends. First, she asked the horse to carry her to safety. The horse, however, refused his help, since he had work to do and felt sure that the rabbit would be helped by her other friends. Next, she asked the oxen to drive away the dogs away with his mighty horns, but he, too, refused to help, saying that he had already made plans with a lady friend of his. "The ram will certainly help you", he said, before turning away from the rabbit. The ram refused to help, as well, since the same dogs were known to attack sheep as well as rabbits. Almost out of time and options, the rabbit finally asked the calf for his help, but the young animal was uncomfortable with accepting such responsibility, seeing as so many adults declined to take on the task. Soon enough, the dogs arrived in the forest, but by then the rabbit had run away without anyone’s assistance. What is the moral of this story?
A. We must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity.
B. Old friends cannot with impunity be sacrificed for new ones.
C. He that has many friends, has no friends.
D. Equals make the best friends.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: Looking at his mother, a young fawn couldn’t help but ask: "Mother, you are larger, faster, and have more endurance than any of the hunters’ hounds. You can also defend us with your horns. Why is it then, that the dogs frighten you this much?" Her mother replied with a sad smile: " What you are saying is certainly true - I do have all of these advantages. However, as soon as I hear a dog’s bark, I feel the need to flee as I may faint, otherwise." What is the moral of this story?
A. No arguments will give courage to the coward.
B. Harm hatch, harm catch.
C. Use helps to overcome dread.
D. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: One day a farmer found a huge, yellow egg next to one of his ducks that was as heavy as led. Assuming that someone was playing a trick on him, he initially wanted to throw it away. But he decided to take it home with him, after all, and soon realized that it was made of pure gold. He found a new egg every morning and soon became very rich by selling them. The richer he got, the more greedy he became, until he finally decided to get all the gold at once by killing the responsible duck. But, having killed and opened her, he found nothing inside. What is the moral of this story?
A. Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
B. Greed often overreaches itself.
C. Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
D. Any fool can despise what he cannot get.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A young mule, after spending the whole day eating and relaxing, galloped around his enclosure in high spirits, thinking to himself that surely his father must have been a race horse. After all, how else could his own grace and energy be explained? On the next day, however, after having been driven for many hours on a long and arduous journey, he admitted to himself that his father could not have been anything but a donkey. What is the moral of this story?
A. Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart therefrom.
B. Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
C. Clumsy jesting is no joke.
D. Every truth has two sides.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A man and a tiger were walking together through the forest, discussing the relative strengths of men and tigers to pass the time. Engaged in their debate, they happened across a statue depicting a tiger being subdued by a man. The traveller pointed at the statue and said: "See? Clearly men must be far stronger than tigers, like this statue shows." The tiger retorted: "If this statue had been made by tigers, and not by men, it would show a tiger clutching a man in his claws." What is the moral of this story?
A. One story is good, till another is told.
B. Union is strength.
C. Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
D. Necessity is our strongest weapon.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: One day, a serpent crawled out of his hole located next to the porch of an inn and bit the innkeeper’s son, who soon thereafter perished. In his grief, the innkeeper decided to kill the serpent. When she next came out of her hole in search of food, the innkeeper swung at her with his ax, but only managed to cut off the end of her tail. After some time, the innkeeper became afraid that the serpent would bite him, too, and tried to make peace by offering the beast some bread and salt. Seeing this, the serpent hissed: "There can be no peace between us. Whenever you see me, you will remember the loss of your son, while I will mourn the loss of my tail whenever I see you." What is the moral of this story?
A. Revenge will hurt the avenger.
B. Greed often overreaches itself.
C. Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
D. No one truly forgets injuries in the presence of him who caused the injury.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A scorpion befriended an ant and the two came to trust each other greatly. One day, the ant struggled to cross a challenging and dangerous river, so the scorpion offered to take her to the other side on his back, promising not to harm her. Yet, once they crossed the river, the scorpion’s tail stung the ant without warning. As she lay dying, the ant asked the scorpion why he betrayed her trust. "It is my nature.", the scorpion replied with sadness in his voice. What is the moral of this story?
A. Regardless of our wishes, or even our intent, it is to our nature alone that we will be faithful.
B. Pleasure bought with pains, hurts.
C. Those who suffer most cry out the least.
D. Enemies promises were made to be broken.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: On his way home after a successful hunt, the hunter ran into a fisherman who carried a bucket full of fish. As the hunter fancied some of the fish and the fisherman wanted some of the hunter’s meat, the two agreed to an equitable exchange. Both were pleased and repeated the same exchange day after day. A neighbor, who spotted them trading their goods commented: "If you keep doing this every day, you will soon lose any enjoyment of the exchange as it will become the norm, and instead will desire to keep your own bounty." What is the moral of this story?
A. One man's pleasure may be another's pain.
B. Abstain and enjoy.
C. Some begrudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
D. It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A pair of travellers encountered a bear during their journey. One of them, upon seeing the animal, quickly climbed up the nearest tree and hid in the branches. The other, seeing that he was the only one left for the bear to attack, slumped to the ground and pretended as best as he could to be dead. The bear soon left him be, as bears are known to ignore lifeless bodies. Once the bear was well out of sight, the first traveler descended from the tree and jokingly asked his companion if the bear told him anything useful. "He really did.", replied his companion, "He told me not to travel with someone who deserts you at the first sign of danger." What is the moral of this story?
A. Never trust your enemy.
B. Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
C. Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.
D. Beware of a friend with an ulterior motive.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A coyote with a bone stuck in his throat promised a crane a handsome payment if she could put her head inside his mouth and extract the bone. The crane obliged and, having removed the obstruction, asked for her deserved compensation. Grinning, the coyote replied: "Surely the fact that you were able to safely remove your head from between my jaws is payment enough." What is the moral of this story?
A. A bribe in hand betrays mischief at heart.
B. Greed often overreaches itself.
C. What's bred in the bone will stick to the flesh.
D. In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: The horse and the moose had a fight, so the horse went to the woodsman and asked him for help in getting back at the moose. The woodsman agreed, saying: "If you want my help, I will have to place this iron between your jaws to be able to guide you with these reins. I must also saddle you, so that I can keep steady as we pursue your enemy." The horse agreed and was quickly saddled and bridled. After the moose was vanquished, the horse demanded that the woodsman remove the riding equipment, to which the woodsman replied that he prefers to keep the horse just as he is. What is the moral of this story?
A. If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
B. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
C. Abstain and enjoy.
D. Do not attempt too much at once.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A king had some apes trained to dance, as they are by nature great mimics of human actions. They proved to be talented students and soon danced as well as the rest of the king’s court, dressed in rich clothes and masks. One day, one of the courtiers threw a handful of nuts onto the stage, as he was bent on mischief. The apes forgot their dancing at once and started to fight each other for the nuts, tearing off their robes and masks in the process. Thus, the dancing quickly came to an end, with the audience laughing and ridiculing the apes. What is the moral of this story?
A. Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
B. Not everything you see is what it appears to be.
C. Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
D. He who plays a trick must be prepared to take a joke.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D


Question:
Q: A young farmer was carrying two buckets filled with milk from the field to her house and began thinking about the future. "Selling this milk will allow me to purchase approximately three hundred eggs. I can reasonably expect two hundred and fifty chickens to hatch from them, who could then be sold when poultry is most in demand. The profits would allow me to buy a beautiful dress by the end of the year which I could wear to fancy Christmas parties. There, I will likely attract the attention of many eligible bachelors. But I will refuse every one of them, tossing my head like so." When she tossed her head to play out the hypothetical scenario, she dropped the buckets, spilling the milk all over the ground and causing her future plans to crumble. What is the moral of this story?
A. Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
B. Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
C. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
D. Misery loves company.
Answer:

Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D