41. How could the milkimaid have kept the milk from spilling?
A. She might have asked for help to carry the pail for her.
B. She might have stopped daydreaming and walked carelessly
C. She might have not tossed her head and walked as fast as she could.
D. She might have concentrated more on walking, rather than getting lost in her thoughts; she might have carried the pail differently.

42. How do the milkmaid's feelings change fron the beginning to the end of the fable?
A. At first, she excitedly went to the market and sold all her milk.
B. At first, she excitedly went to the market and planned to buy chickens.
C. At first, she excitedly planned what she would do with the milk but split the milk, then cried.
D. At first, she is excitedly making plans for all that she will do with her money. Then she spills the milk and, in one instant, all her plans are ruined.

43. What could be the best interpretation of this line: Do not count your chickens before they are hatched
A. Do not dream anymore so as not to get disappointed.
B. Do not count the money right away if the chickens are not sold yet.
C. Do not be too impulsive on planning because you may be disappointed.
D. Do not count on getting everything you want, or have everything turn out exactly as you plan, because you may be disappointed​