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What lesson does Hare's adventure involving a tall man with a cane attempt to teach the Winnebago people ?
Correct answer: D. Boasting shows weakness and will lead to bad things
- A. Flattery will get you no where
- B. Don't put of for tomorrow what you can do today
- C. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
- D. Boasting shows weakness and will lead to bad things
Explanation
The episode presents boasting as a weakness that exposes the boaster to humiliation or harm. Its moral is therefore that boasting leads to bad consequences, rather than the general lessons about flattery, delay, or reciprocity.
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