The Dog and His Reflection Story - Aesop's Fables

A dog who loves bones receives a special bone from his owner. On his way to hide it, he sees his reflection in the water and mistakes it for another dog with a bigger bone. In his greed, he drops his bone into the water and loses it. The story teaches a lesson about the consequences of greed and the importance of appreciating what one has.

What did the dog receive from his owner?

• A new collar

• A juicy bone

• A ball

• A leash

Why did the dog drop his bone into the water?

• He saw another dog with a bigger bone

• He was tired of carrying it

• He was scared by a noise

• He wanted to drink water

What did the dog see in the water?

• Another dog

• His reflection

• A fish

• A bird

What lesson did the dog learn at the end of the story?

• To avoid bridges

• To find a new owner

• To be content with what he has

• To swim better

What happened to the bone after it fell into the water?

• It was picked up by another dog

• It was eaten by a fish

• It floated back to the dog

• It was carried away by the river