Aesop's Fables Quiz

Who is thought to have compiled Aesop's Fables for the first time?

• Aristotle

• Herodotus

• Demetrius of Phalerum

• Aristophanes

What is a common characteristic of the main characters in Aesop's Fables?

• They are mythical creatures

• They are historical figures

• They are animals with human characteristics

• They are gods

Which fable teaches the moral 'Slow and Steady Wins the Race'?

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

• The Crow and the Pitcher

• The Fox and the Grapes

What was Aesop's status according to Herodotus?

• A king

• A philosopher

• A slave

• A merchant

Which fable involves a crow using pebbles to drink water?

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Fox and the Grapes

• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

• The Crow and the Pitcher

What is the moral of 'The Fox and the Grapes'?

• Slow and Steady Wins the Race

• Necessity is the Mother of Invention

• Appearances are Deceptive

• It is Easy to Despise What You Cannot Get

Which ancient civilization is credited with developing many of Aesop's Fables before the Greeks?

• Babylonians

• Persians

• Sumerians

• Romans

What was a political use of Aesop's Fables in ancient Greece?

• To promote religious beliefs

• To criticize the government indirectly

• To teach military strategies

• To praise the government

Which fable's moral is 'Appearances are Deceptive'?

• The Crow and the Pitcher

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Fox and the Grapes

• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

How many fables are attributed to Aesop in total?

• 500

• 600

• 800

• 725