Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 3 · 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. 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) Patience brings good things. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Be happy with what you have.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
4. 4.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
6. 6.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 jackal (b) the little goat (c) the tiger
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
9. 9.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 rooster (b) the hen (c) the fox
10. 10.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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Do not show off. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Many hands make light work.
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
15. 15.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) the horse (b) the little eagle (c) its father
16. 16.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 woodpecker (b) the horse (c) the elephant
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Little Firefly
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Keep your promises.
19. 19.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 wind (b) the squirrel (c) the bat
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Langur and the Rumour
21. 21.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 snake (b) the boy (c) the camel
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Always tell the truth.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the zebra (b) the young camel (c) the older camels
25. 25.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 happy with what you have. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Believe in yourself.
26. 26.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) Practice makes perfect. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Help others and they will help you.
27. 27.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 zebra (c) the old owl
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) the mother goat (b) the kid (c) the snake
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) the cow (b) its mother (c) the young kingfisher
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Hasty Squirrel
31. 31.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 parrot (b) the buffalo (c) the snake
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) the sparrow (b) the parrot (c) the bat
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the mouse (b) the cat (c) the snake
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Squirrel’s Store
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
39. 39.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) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Honesty is the best policy.
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Look before you leap.

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