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rustic The English language is almost always uncomplimentary to the country cousin Rustic is derived from the Latin word rus, meaning "open land, country." In 1586, it acquired the meaning "rough awkward and then in 1594, that of "simple and plain." The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse BY AESOP O. NCE UPON A TIME A COUNTRY MOUSE, who had a friend in town, invited him to 1 pay a visit in the country for old acquaintance's sake. After the invitation was accepted, the country mouse, though plain, coarse, and somewhat frugal, opened his heart and pantry to honor his old friend and to show him the proper hospitality. There was not a morsel which he had carefully stored that he did not bring forth out of its larder-peas and barley, cheese parings and nutswith the hope that the quantity would make up for what he feared was wanting in quality to suit the taste of his PART 2 Discovering Meaning Through Structure Le turn, the town mouse condescended to nibble a little here and there elegant goes in a dainty manner while the host sat munching a blade of barley straw. In the after-dinner chat the town mouse said to the country mouse, "How is it, my god mnend, that you can endure this boring and crude life? You live like a toad in abole you can't really prefer these solitary rocks and woods to streets teeming with carriages and people. Upon my word of honor, you're wasting your time in such a miserable existence. You must make the most of your life while it lasts. As you know, a mouse does not live forever. So, come with me this very night, and I'll show you all around the town and what life's about." Overcome by his friend's fine words and polished manner, the country mouse 3 agreed, and they set out together on their journey to the town. It was late in the evening when they crept stealthily into the city and midnight before they reached the large house, which was the town mouse's residence. There were couches of crimson velvet, ivory carvings, and everything one could imagine that indicated wealth and luxury. On the table were the remains of a splendid banquet from all the choicest shops ransacked the day before to make sure that the guests, already departed, would be satisfied. It was now the town mouse's turn to play host, and he placed his country friend 4 on a purple cushion, ran back and forth to supply all his needs, and pressed dish upon dish on him and delicacy upon delicacy. Of course, the town mouse tasted each and every course before he ventured to place it before his rustic cousin, as though he were waiting on a king. In turn, the country mouse made himself quite at home and blessed the good fortune that had brought about such a change in his way of life. In the middle of his enjoyment, however, just as he was thinking contemptuously of the poor meals that he had been accustomed to eating, the door suddenly flew open. and a group of revelers, who were returning from a late party, burst into the room. The frightened friends jumped from the table and hid themselves in the very first corner they could reach. No sooner did they dare creep out again than the barking of dogs drove them back with even greater terror than before. Gradually, when things seemed quiet , the country mouse crept out from his hiding place and whispered good-bye to his elegant friend "This fine mode of living may be all right for those who like it," he said. "But I'd rather have a crust in peace and safety than all your fine things in the midst of such alarm and terror." Sesop's Fables, ed. Jack. Zipes. Penguin, 1992, pp. 53-54) the town mouse's residence was lavishly decorated. Multiple Choice Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank provided. 8. What do the words coarse, plain, and frugal suggest about the country mouse? a. He is very lazy. b. He has a magnificent lifestyle. c. He lives a simple, thrifty life. d. He is likely to use obscenities. 9. A proverb is a traditional saying that offers advice or presents a moral. Which of the following proverbs best describes the attitude of the town mouse? a. You win a few, you lose a few. b. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. c. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. d. Curiosity killed the cat. 10. Which of the following proverbs best describes the attitude of the country mouse at the end of the fable? a. Adventures are for the adventurous. b. It's best to be on the safe side. c. The early bird catches the worm. d. Both a and b. 11. Which of the following best describes the town mouse's attitude toward the country mouse before their departure to the city? a. The country mouse is living his life to the fullest. b. The country mouse needs to have new experiences. c. The country mouse is very adventurous. d. The country mouse should stay right where he is because there's no place like home. 12. The town mouse and the country mouse crept stealthily into the city. The most likely meaning of the word stealthily is a. sneakily. b. loudly. c. obviously, d. both a and b Critical Reading PART 2 Discovering Meaning Through Structure Vocabulary in Context Look through the paragraph indicated in parentheses to find a word that matches the definition below. 1. thrifty (paragraph 1). 2. place where food is kept or stored; pantry (1) 3. very full; swarming; abounding (2) 4. searched thoroughly; plundered (3). 5. urged upon (4) 6. scornfully (5) 7. merrymakers (5) 8. method; way of acting or behaving 6) In Your Own Words 1. 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