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The Fox and the Monkey

Worksheet · Grades 2–6

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who were the main characters in the story?
  2. Where were the Fox and the Monkey traveling?
  3. What did the Monkey claim about the monuments in the cemetery?
  4. How did the Fox respond to the Monkey's statement about his ancestors?
  5. What is the moral lesson conveyed through the interaction between the Fox and the Monkey?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

Column AColumn B
1. AncestorsA. A false statement or story
2. MonumentsB. A person from whom one is descended
3. RenownC. Structures erected to honor someone
4. FalsehoodD. Fame or glory associated with someone

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. Answer the following questions in the space provided.

  1. What do you think is the main lesson of the story?
  2. Have you ever encountered someone who told a false story? How did it make you feel?
  3. Why is it important to be truthful about our backgrounds and stories?

End of Worksheet

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