Question

A Fox saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. "That's for me, as I am a Fox," said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. "Good-day, Mistress Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking to-day: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eye. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does; let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of Birds." The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Master Fox. "That will do," said he. "That was all I wanted." A. Any excuse will serve a poor leader. B. Do not trust those who flatter you. C. Gratitude and greed go together. D. A good act deserves to be rewarded.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

In the story, the fox flatters the crow by telling her to sing a song so he can honor her as the queen of crows, but he only did it so she would open her mouth and drop the food. He did not actually want to honor her even though she believed him, therefore the lesson is to not trust those who flatter you.