Fables and Morals Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 17: Fables and morals · Set 38 · 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.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not show off.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Snail and the Beetle
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Snail and the Beetle
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
6. 6.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 cow (b) the tortoise (c) the frog
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the mouse (b) the pigeon (c) the fox
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the old ant (b) the frog (c) the young ant
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Little Firefly
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Help others and they will help you.
12. 12.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the mynah (b) the tiger (c) the cat
13. 13.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) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Think before you speak.
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
15. 15.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) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Help others and they will help you.
16. 16.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 show off. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Many hands make light work.
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Rude Buffalo
18. 18.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 young kingfisher (b) the cow (c) its mother
19. 19.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 deer (b) the tortoise (c) the bat
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Do not show off. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
22. 22.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) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
24. 24.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Look before you leap.
25. 25.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 peacock (c) the zebra
26. 26.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) Patience brings good things. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
27. 27.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 lion (c) the kid
28. 28.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) Do not show off. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the owl (b) the jackal (c) the hen
30. 30.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the swan (b) the horse (c) the crow
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the lion (b) the giraffe (c) the hippo
33. 33.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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
34. 34.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) Keep your promises. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
35. 35.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 river (b) the two monkeys (c) the owl
36. 36.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 young langur (b) the cow (c) the kite
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Rude Buffalo
39. 39.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 little eagle (b) the fox (c) its father
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow

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