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3. How does the squirrel respond to the mountain’s insult?
(a) by attacking the mountain

(b) by laughing it off and ignoring the mountain
(c) by explaining that everyone has their own place and value

4. According to the squirrel, what must be taken into account to make up a year
and a sphere?
(a) the size of the animals

(b) the talents and abilities of everyone

(c) the beauty of nature
5. What lesson can be learned from the poem “A Fable”?

(a) Mountains are more important than squirrels.
(b) Talents and abilities vary among individuals.

(c) Squirrels should be afraid of mountains.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. Who are the two characters involved in the poem’s quarrel?

2. How does the mountain insult the squirrel?
3. How does the squirrel respond to the mountain’s insult?

4. What does the squirrel believe is necessary to make up a year and a sphere?
5. What is the central theme or lesson conveyed in the poem?

Critical & Analytical
Think Well Thinking

C. Think and Answer.

1. Explore the poet’s use of humour in the poem. How does humor enhance the
message of the poem and engage the reader?

2. Imagine an alternate ending to the poem where the characters resolve their
conflict differently.

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

1. “And I think it’s no disgrace, To occupy my place.”
(a) What does the squirrel mean when it says, “And I think it’s no disgrace”?

(b) What message does the squirrel convey through the lines, “To occupy
my place”?

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