Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 14 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (What was learnt?): Find the character who makes a mistake or changes. Ask what they learn at the end. Choose the moral that matches THAT lesson — not just any good advice.

1. 1.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) the bat (b) the parrot (c) the buffalo
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   The farmer asked who had eaten his carrots. The rabbit could have blamed the crow, but it told the truth. The farmer was so pleased that he gave it a carrot every day, and the rabbit learnt that honesty pays. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not show off.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Always tell the truth.
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Good manners win friends. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the tortoise (b) the deer (c) the horse
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) the young elephant (b) the tiger (c) the calf
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the horse (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the boy (b) the camel (c) the cow
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) the sparrow (b) the horse (c) the peacock
18. 18.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) the elephant (b) the donkey (c) the frog
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the two monkeys (b) the owl (c) the river
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Little Firefly
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) Think before you speak. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the beetle (b) the snail (c) the owl
25. 25.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Little Firefly
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
30. 30.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) its father (b) the tiger (c) the little eagle
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Langur and the Rumour
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) the snake (b) the woodpecker (c) the elephant
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the hen (b) the rooster (c) the horse
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the tortoise (b) the frog (c) the horse
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the tiger (b) the goat (c) the buffalo
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) the shopkeeper (b) the monkey (c) the tiger

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