The setting of a story is when and where it takes place. in the two stories of "the tortoise and the hare," how are the settings alike? a) both occur on a race track. b) the setting can't be determined. c) both most likely occur in a forest. d) both races occur through a park in the city. hint where does both stories occur explanation: both most likely occur in a forest because of the reference to a lake and brush. although the setting is not directly stated, a tortoise and a hare racing definitely evokes a mental image of the forest or woods. answer is c