The Ant and The Grasshopper Quiz

What is the main lesson of the fable "The Ant and The Grasshopper" as described in the text?

• Hard work and preparation are rewarded.

• Singing and dancing are the best ways to spend time.

• Sharing is more important than saving.

• Enjoying life is more important than working.

Who published a 'modern' version of the fable in 1909?

• Joseph Jacobs

• W. Somerset Maugham

• La Fontaine

• Aesop

What does the grasshopper do during the summer in the fable?

• Gathers food for winter

• Sings and dances

• Builds a nest

• Travels to a warmer place

What does the ant do when the grasshopper asks for food in winter?

• Shares its food

• Tells the grasshopper to dance

• Ignores the grasshopper

• Invites the grasshopper to its nest

Who is George Ramsay concerned about in the text?

• His brother, Tom

• His business partner

• His neighbor

• His friend from school

What expression did George Ramsay have when seen in the restaurant?

• Joyful and excited

• Deep gloom

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and lost

What did Tom Ramsay do that shocked his relations?

• He became a successful businessman

• He announced he didn’t like work and left his family

• He moved to a different country

• He donated all his money to charity

What did Tom do that caused George to be upset?

• He stole money from George.

• He went to prison for life.

• He blackmailed George.

• He moved to another country.

How did George feel about Tom's lifestyle?

• He admired it.

• He was indifferent.

• He disapproved but couldn't help liking him.

• He wanted to join him.

What was George's plan for retirement? He saved a third of his income so that he could...

• Travel the world.

• Cultivate his garden and play golf.

• Start a new business.

• Move to the city.