Aesop's Fables

What is a synonym for flash in this sentence? The chipmunk disappeared in a flash.

• hole

• instant

• bush

• flower

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What does the word guaranteed most likely mean in this sentence?

The mayor was almost guaranteed to win the next election.

• joke

• easy

• fight

• sure

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What is a synonym for transitioned in this sentence?

The town transitioned from farming to making things.

• hoped

• wanted

• changed

• reached

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Which of these words means very beautiful?

• glorious

• constant

• changed

• gigantic

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What does the word determined mean in this sentence? The hawk was determined to make a nest on the ledge.

• with loud noises

• almost finished

• intent on

• flying fast

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The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A Lia was so determined to hear Aesop because

• her brother was moving too slowly.

• Aesop was very old.

• she could not read.

• he was her teacher in school.

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Part B Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?

• Felix was able to read stories at school; however, girls could not go to school.

• “I am going as fast as I can,” panted Felix.

• And he is very old.

• “Aesop is the most famous storyteller in all of Greece,” added Lia.

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Why did Aesop use a cane?

• He wanted everyone to sit down.

• He was in a bad mood.

• He did not see very well.

• He had a hard time walking.

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Why did Zoe get a good seat?

• Zoe asked nicely.

• Petros made a boy move.

• Aesop told her where to sit.

• Lia went to another seat.

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An agora is most like a

• city garden

• town square.

• university.

• outdoor library.

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