Let’s go through each question one by one, using the story to find the answers.
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1. Who are the main characters in the story?
The story talks about two animals: a hare (which is like a rabbit) and a tortoise (a slow-moving turtle-like animal). They are the ones who race, so they are the main characters.
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Answer: The hare and the tortoise.
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2. Why did the tortoise challenge the hare to a race?
In the first paragraph, it says the hare bragged about how fast he could run. The tortoise heard this and challenged him — probably because he wanted to prove that being fast isn’t everything, or maybe just to teach the hare a lesson.
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Answer: Because the hare was boasting about how fast he could run, and the tortoise wanted to challenge him.
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3. How did the hare behave during the race?
The hare ran fast at first, then stopped to rest. He even fell asleep beside the road because he thought he had plenty of time. He wasn’t serious about winning — he was overconfident.
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Answer: He ran fast at first, then paused to rest, stretched out, and fell asleep, thinking he had lots of time.
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4. What was the tortoise’s strategy during the race?
The tortoise didn’t stop. Even though he was slow, he kept going steadily without quitting. He didn’t care if it was hot or tiring — he just kept moving forward.
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Answer: He moved slowly but never stopped. He kept going steadily no matter what.
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5. What is the moral of the story?
At the end, the story says: “Slow and steady wins the race.” That’s the lesson — you don’t have to be the fastest; if you keep going without giving up, you can still win.
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Answer: Slow and steady wins the race.
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Final Answer:
1. The hare and the tortoise.
2. Because the hare was boasting about how fast he could run, and the tortoise wanted to challenge him.
3. He ran fast at first, then paused to rest, stretched out, and fell asleep, thinking he had lots of time.
4. He moved slowly but never stopped. He kept going steadily no matter what.
5. Slow and steady wins the race.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fables worksheet.
