Practice Poem 1: The Ant And The Cricket (by Aesop/adapted By Unknown Poet) (1.1)

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Question 1.
What does the cricket do all summer?
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Think about how he spends his time.
Question 2.
What does the ant do differently than the cricket?
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Consider the actions of both characters.
3Question 3.
What animal represents hard work in 'The Ant and the Cricket'?
- Cricket
- Ant
- Both
- Neither
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Think about which character prepares for winter.
4Question 4.
True or False: The cricket successfully prepares for winter.
- True
- False
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Recall what happens to the cricket when winter comes.
Question 5.
How can the moral of 'The Ant and the Cricket' apply to personal finance management?
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Consider how quick spending can lead to future difficulties.
Question 6.
If a modern version of this fable were written, how might the characters or setting change while conveying a similar message?
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Think about how modern challenges reflect the same moral.

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