The Spider and the Fly

What does the spider invite the fly to do in the poem?

• Join him for a feast
• Walk into his parlor
• Play a game
• Fly around the garden

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How does the fly respond to the spider's invitation to rest?

• It happily accepts
• It expresses fear of being trapped
• It ignores the invitation
• It invites the spider to join it

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What does the fly fear will happen if it rests on the spider's bed?

• It will be trapped forever
• It will lose its wings
• It will fall asleep and never wake up
• It will be eaten

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What does the spider offer the fly from its pantry?

• A variety of nice foods
• A slice of cake
• Fresh fruit
• A drink of nectar

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What compliment does the spider use to flatter the fly?

• Your wings are beautiful
• You are the fastest fly
• Your colors are vibrant
• You have a lovely voice

What does the fly's refusal to eat from the spider's pantry suggest about its character?

• It is indifferent and uninterested
• It is greedy and foolish
• It is cautious and wise
• It is curious and adventurous

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How does the spider's web function in the narrative?

• As a home for the spider
• As a trap for the fly
• As a shelter from rain
• As a decoration

What tactic does the spider use to lure the fly back after it initially refuses?

• Ignoring it
• Offering a gift
• Threatening it
• Using flattery

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What ultimately happens to the fly after it is lured by the spider's words?

• It becomes friends with the spider
• It escapes safely
• It flies away to safety
• It is captured and never comes out again

What warning does the story convey regarding flattery?

• Flattery is a sign of friendship
• Flattery should be embraced
• Flattery is always harmless
• Flattery can lead to danger

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