Fable Reading Comprehension Quiz

This story is a ​ (a)   ​ ​ ​

• fable
• traditional tale
• fairy tale

What is the moral of the story?

• Always be honest.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Sharing is caring.

• Never give up.

Who are the main characters in the fable?

• A lion and a mouse.

• A tortoise and a hare.

• A fox and a crow.

• A dog and a bone.

Where is the setting of the fable?

• In a forest.

• In a city.

• On a farm.

• In a desert.

What challenge do the characters face in the story?

• Finding food.

• Crossing a river.

• Running a race.

• Building a house.

What lesson does the hare learn by the end of the story?

• To be more careful.

• To be more patient.

• To not underestimate others.

• To be more generous.

How does the tortoise win the race?

• By running very fast.

• By taking a shortcut.

• By being consistent and steady.

• By getting help from friends.

What does the hare do during the race that causes him to lose?

• He gets lost.

• He takes a nap.

• He stops to eat.

• He helps another animal.

What is the hare's attitude at the beginning of the race?

• Nervous and scared.

• Confident and boastful.

• Sad and worried.

• Happy and content.

What does the tortoise do when the hare is sleeping?

• He stops to rest too.

• He continues to move forward.

• He wakes up the hare.

• He changes the path.