The Fox and the Grapes — Questions and answers

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Why didn't Reynard just leap to get the grapes right away?

Choices

  1. He wanted to save them for later.
  2. He was too tired to jump.
  3. The grapes were far too high for him to reach. ✓
  4. A sand sculpture told him not to jump.

Answer: The grapes were far too high for him to reach.

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What was Reynard's next attempt to get the grapes after climbing the tree didn't work?

Choices

  1. He asked the sand sculpture for help.
  2. He tried a running start and a big leap. ✓
  3. He started digging a hole under the vines.
  4. He went to find a long stick to poke them down.

Answer: He tried a running start and a big leap.

From page 4

After thinking about what Albert Einstein said, what was Reynard's new plan to get the grapes?

Choices

  1. He decided to wait until the grapes fell on their own.
  2. He planned to ask the jackal for help.
  3. He decided to throw smooth stones at the vines to knock the grapes down. ✓
  4. He thought about trying to jump even higher next time.

Answer: He decided to throw smooth stones at the vines to knock the grapes down.

From page 5

What was the result when Reynard threw the stones at the grapes?

Choices

  1. He knocked down many juicy grapes.
  2. The stones barely reached the leaves, and the grapes remained untouched. ✓
  3. The jackal joined in and helped him throw stones.
  4. The sand sculptures suddenly started to laugh at him.

Answer: The stones barely reached the leaves, and the grapes remained untouched.

From page 6

How did Reynard react when the jackal mocked him for not reaching the grapes?

Choices

  1. He asked the jackal for help to get them.
  2. His pride was stung, and he said the grapes were probably sour anyway. ✓
  3. He started to throw stones at the jackal instead.
  4. He ignored the jackal and tried one more jump.

Answer: His pride was stung, and he said the grapes were probably sour anyway.

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