The Spider and the Fly

What did the Spider invite the Fly to do?

• Walk into his parlor

• Rest on his little bed

• Take a slice from his pantry

• Look at herself in the mirror

Why did the little Fly refuse the Spider's invitation?

• She was too tired

• She didn't want to see what's in the pantry

• She couldn't come down again

• She didn't trust the Spider

What did the Spider offer the Fly from his pantry?

• A slice of cake

• A slice of bread

• A slice of cheese

• A slice of pie

What did the Spider compliment the Fly on?

• Her gauzy wings

• Her brilliant eyes

• Her crested head

• All of the above

What did the Spider do after the Fly entered his den?

• He sang a song

• He wove a web

• He set the table

• He went back to his door

What did the Spider say about his own eyes?

• They are like diamonds

• They are dull as lead

• They are green and purple

• They have a crest

What did the Fly think about as she approached the Spider?

• Her brilliant eyes

• Her green and purple hue

• Her crested head

• All of the above

What did the Spider do to the Fly after he held her fast?

• He let her go

• He took her to his parlor

• He ate her

• He played with her

What lesson can be learned from this tale?

• To trust evil counselors

• To listen to flattering words

• To be cautious of evil influences

• To befriend spiders

When was this poem first published?

• 1829

• 1839

• 1849

• 1859