The Dog and His Reflection — Questions and answers

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In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog find one morning in the quiet little village?

Choices

  1. a small, shiny bone
  2. a friendly, playful cat
  3. a fine, juicy piece of meat ✓
  4. a warm, cozy blanket

Answer: a fine, juicy piece of meat

From page 1

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog keep safe and secure in his mouth as he trotted along the path?

Choices

  1. a colorful wildflower
  2. his treasure ✓
  3. a small, smooth stone
  4. a sweet-smelling leaf

Answer: his treasure

From page 2

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog see through a convenient gap in the trees as he continued his journey?

Choices

  1. a cozy, warm cave
  2. a busy, bustling market
  3. a small, sturdy stone bridge ✓
  4. a tall, ancient tree

Answer: a small, sturdy stone bridge

From page 3

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog place onto the smooth, cool, grey stones of the bridge?

Choices

  1. a small, round pebble
  2. a bright green leaf
  3. his front paws ✓
  4. his favorite toy

Answer: his front paws

From page 4

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog see reflected in the clear water flowing beneath the bridge?

Choices

  1. a large, colorful fish
  2. the bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds ✓
  3. a tall, leafy tree
  4. a small, green frog

Answer: the bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds

From page 5

What did the dog see the 'other' dog holding in the water's reflection?

Choices

  1. an even bigger, juicier, and far more magnificent piece of meat ✓
  2. a small, ordinary stick
  3. a tiny, shiny pebble
  4. a fluffy, white cloud

Answer: an even bigger, juicier, and far more magnificent piece of meat

From page 6

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog intend to do when he opened his mouth wide?

Choices

  1. sing a happy song
  2. eat his own piece of meat
  3. take a big drink of water
  4. let out a loud, aggressive bark ✓

Answer: let out a loud, aggressive bark

From page 7

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what happened to the dog's fine, juicy piece of meat when he opened his mouth?

Choices

  1. It turned into a small, smooth stone.
  2. It was caught by a passing bird.
  3. It tumbled instantly from his jaws and splashed into the stream. ✓
  4. It floated gently on the water's surface.

Answer: It tumbled instantly from his jaws and splashed into the stream.

From page 8

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what was the dog left with after his meat disappeared into the stream?

Choices

  1. a bigger, better piece of meat
  2. nothing but the clear water and his own foolish, chastened face ✓
  3. a friendly, playful fish
  4. a small, shiny pebble

Answer: nothing but the clear water and his own foolish, chastened face

From page 9

In the fable 'The Dog and His Reflection', what did the dog learn by wanting too much and letting greed cloud his judgment?

Choices

  1. he had lost even the little he had secured ✓
  2. he had made many new friends
  3. he had found a new, better path
  4. he had discovered a hidden treasure

Answer: he had lost even the little he had secured

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