Androcles and the Grateful Lion
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
57
Once, Androcles ran from a mean master and found a lion with a thorn in his paw. He bravely removed the thorn and they became friends. Later, Androcles was thrown to the lions, but one lion licked his hand instead of hurting him. It was the same lion he had helped! Androcles was saved by his kindness.
Question 1
Who was Androcles?
A
A lion
B
A hunter
C
A slave
Explanation. In the story, Androcles ran away from a mean master, indicating that he was a slave.
D
A king
E
A teacher
Question 2
What did Androcles find in the lion s paw?
A
A stone
B
A thorn
Explanation. Androcles found a thorn in the lion s paw and removed it.
C
A ring
D
A gold coin
E
A leaf
Question 3
What happened when Androcles was thrown to the lions?
A
He was eaten
B
He fought with the lions
C
One lion licked his hand
Explanation. The lion that Androcles had helped before recognized him and licked his hand instead of hurting him.
D
He ran away
E
He tamed all the lions
Question 4
Who saved Androcles?
A
His master
B
A hunter
C
A lion
Explanation. The lion that Androcles had helped before saved him when he was thrown to the lions.
D
His friend
E
No one
Question 5
What is the moral of the story?
A
Always run from danger
B
Kindness is always rewarded
Explanation. The story shows that because Androcles was kind to the lion, the lion later saved his life.
C
Lions are friendly animals
D
Never help a lion
E
Always carry a thorn
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