Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 24 · 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 young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) the young deer (b) the tiger (c) the old turtle
2. 2.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 buffalo (b) the goat (c) the owl
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Elephant Who Stayed (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Squirrel’s Store
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) the kite (b) the zebra (c) the young langur
5. 5.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 lion (c) the camel
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the buffalo (b) the farmer (c) the frog
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not show off.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
21. 21.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) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Langur and the Rumour
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Hasty Squirrel
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Bear’s Promise
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Langur and the Rumour
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Rude Buffalo
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the little goat (b) the jackal (c) the cow
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Rude Buffalo
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
31. 31.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the rabbit (b) the fox (c) the crow
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Squirrel’s Store
34. 34.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 bat (c) the peacock
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the lion
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A smiling jackal offered a hen some sweet berries if she would come out of the coop at night. The hen stayed inside. In the morning she saw the jackal’s sharp teeth by the fence, and the hen learnt that sweet words can hide a trick. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Snail and the Beetle
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) the horse (b) the young bear (c) the bees
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the squirrel (b) the wind (c) the bat
40. 40.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 rabbit (b) the squirrel (c) the cow

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