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The Ass's Brains

Worksheet · Grades 2–5

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who are the main characters in the story?
  2. What proposal does the Lion make to the Ass?
  3. How does the Lion treat the Ass when he arrives for the meeting?
  4. What does the Fox do while the Lion is napping?
  5. What is the significance of the Fox's response to the Lion about the Ass's brains?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct definitions in the right column.

WordDefinition
AllianceA clever or witty remark
PounceA partnership formed for mutual benefit
PreyTo leap or spring suddenly to seize
WitA victim of a hunt or chase
BrainsThe organ in the head that controls thought and behavior

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson can we learn from the fate of the Ass? Write your thoughts below.

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