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peo to try trickery to feed himself, instead. So, he
e made sure everyone heard about his illness. Th
An old lion who could no longer hunt for food decided to try the
went into his den and, lying there, pretended
rry Tor him, and one by one came to visit him in his cave. The on
other animals felt sorry for him, and one by on
came.
"8on, and he came to visit the lion. He stood
a long time, the fox figured out what was going on, and he came to visit the
respectful distance, outside the cave, and asked the lion how he was feeling.
Not too well," the lion said. "But why do you stand outside? Please come in and talk with no
"No, thank you," said the fox. “I see that there are many prints going into your cave, but no
coming out." The fox, you see, was very wise.
5. Which of the following best describes the theme of this piece?
a. When you are hungry, the easiest way to get food is always to hunt.
b. Never visit a lion on his sickbed, unless you cover up your tracks.
c. Pay attention to the mistakes of others-it might save you from making the san
d. Be careful in the jungle. Lions are always hungry.