Shephard Boy- Fable

A People who tend animals, like farmers and ranchers, are often distrustful of wolves.

B Shephard boys who lie to others will soon lose people's trust.

C The Mexican gray wolf was once a common sight in West Texas.

D Fewer wolves are alive today because of conflict with humans.

A frighten children with a story about wild animals

B entertain people of the past in the long nights beside a campfire

C encourage children to be honest

D give children information about animals in Texas

A Twice a shephard boy yelled "Wolf!" The villagers ran to save the sheep, but it was only a trick to amuse the shephard boy.

B A bored shephard boy amused himself by twice tricking the villagers to come running by shouting "Wolf!" When a real wolf appeared, the villagers didn't listen to the boy's cries for help.

C Knowing when to yell for help is important, because you never know when you might really need help.

D Long ago, villagers depended on young boys to keep the sheep safe. A young boy once tricked the villagers, and a wolf carried off many of the villager's sheep.

A They are not able to hear the boy.

B They are too busy working in the village.

C The villagers are afraid of wolves.

D They do not believe the shephard boy really needs help.