The Fox and the Horse — Questions and answers

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What are the main differences between Reynard the Fox and Barra the Horse?

Choices

  1. Reynard is sly and greedy, while Barra is hardworking and loyal. ✓
  2. Reynard is hardworking and loyal, while Barra is sly and greedy.
  3. Reynard lives in a tree, and Barra lives on the ground.
  4. Reynard likes bridges, and Barra likes branches.

Answer: Reynard is sly and greedy, while Barra is hardworking and loyal.

From page 1

What was Barra doing when Reynard approached him?

Choices

  1. Building a new house in the treetops.
  2. Hauling wood to repair a storm-damaged bridge. ✓
  3. Planting seeds for the village garden.
  4. Taking a nap under a tree.

Answer: Hauling wood to repair a storm-damaged bridge.

From page 2

What did Reynard tell Barra about the farmer's offer?

Choices

  1. The farmer was offering a pile of wood for a strong animal.
  2. The farmer was offering a pile of gold for a strong animal to till his fields. ✓
  3. The farmer was offering a new bridge for the village.
  4. The farmer needed help building a treehouse.

Answer: The farmer was offering a pile of gold for a strong animal to till his fields.

From page 3

According to Reynard, what would Barra find at the farmer's land?

Choices

  1. Heavy loads and many thankless villagers.
  2. A new bridge to repair.
  3. Easy work, endless food, and enough gold to live like a king. ✓
  4. A quiet place to build a treehouse.

Answer: Easy work, endless food, and enough gold to live like a king.

From page 4

What did Reynard offer to do to convince Barra to go?

Choices

  1. He offered to fix the storm-damaged bridge for Barra.
  2. He offered to give Barra some of his own gold.
  3. He offered to guide Barra to the farm himself. ✓
  4. He offered to tell Barra a new story.

Answer: He offered to guide Barra to the farm himself.

From page 6

What was the farm actually like when Barra and Reynard arrived?

Choices

  1. It was a rich and fertile land with a kind farmer.
  2. It was a desolate wasteland with barren fields and a cruel farmer. ✓
  3. It was a vibrant village with rainbow bridges.
  4. It was a place with endless food and no work.

Answer: It was a desolate wasteland with barren fields and a cruel farmer.

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