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The Man the Horse the Ox and the Dog

Worksheet · Grades 2–8

Comprehension Questions

  1. What prompted the Horse, Ox, and Dog to seek shelter from the Man?
  2. How did the Man treat the animals when they arrived at his home?
  3. How did the animals decide to repay the Man for his kindness?
  4. What qualities did each animal contribute to the different stages of the Man's life?
  5. How do the qualities assigned by the Horse, Ox, and Dog reflect the typical characteristics of youth, middle age, and old age?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

WordMeaning
1. ImpetuousA. Devoted to hard work and labor
2. ResoluteB. Quick to act without thinking
3. SnappishC. Hard to please and irritable
4. AttributesD. Characteristics or qualities
5. HusbandE. To manage resources carefully

Writing Reflection

Reflect on the moral lessons from the story. What did you learn about kindness and gratitude? Write your thoughts below.

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