A. No. He knew she could only caw. He was lying, then.

Q. What did he say after she had dropped the cheese?

A. “That was all I wanted.”

Q. And then?

A. “Do not trust flatterers.”

Q. Did the Fox mean it?

A. Yes. But he was plaguing her, sneering at her. He wasn’t really sincere.

Q. Now tell me what you’ve learned about the Fox.

A. He was a lively animal that looked like a dog, with a long nose and bushy tail. He was smart, wise, knew how to flatter and get what he wanted. But he was a liar and a mean fellow all around.

Q. Now, let us study the Crow. What did she look like?