The Parable of the Rainbow Colors by Juan M. Flavier

Which among the following choices is described as a short simple story illustrating a moral or spiritual truth?

• myth

• parable

Answer explanation

That is your the Word of the Day presented by your classmate earlier.

From “The Parable of the Rainbow Colors”, what does color orange represent?

• love and bravery

• health and strength

Answer explanation

“What unusual claims!” inserted the color Orange. “Sunrise is orange, not yellow. I am more important because I represent health and strength. Look at the ripened fruits and vegetables, they are mostly orange.”

Which among the following colors represents wisdom and authority?

• orange

• violet

Answer explanation

“Aha! You forget the display of royalty and power is violet,” shouted the color. “I am wisdom and authority. What can be overwhelming?

What happened to the colors in the story?

• The colors were having an argument on who should be the best.

• The colors were having an argument on who should come first after rain.

Answer explanation

But as time went on, the colors’ statement became stronger and arrogant with an overtone which tended to put down the other colors. Their claim became very clear as to who was the best color.

Why do you think the rain highlighted the need for cooperation?

• Because they should learn to accept that each one has unique identity.

• Because they should know working cooperatively makes them all the best.

Answer explanation

Suddenly, the rain interrupted the critical exchange of arguments. “You are probably all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have your unique features. But all of you have a special role. And more importantly, you need each other to give the mixed colors of beauty. From now on, you will not be seen separately. When it rains, a strip of colors will appear in the sky. You will appear together. You will be called a rainbow. You will then represent cooperation and hope."

Why does the rainbow represent hope?

• A reminder that after the rain, there is always light.

• A reminder that after the storm, there is always love.

Answer explanation

hope = light

If you were one of the colors, would you rather cooperate accordingly?

• Yes, to avoid arguments for the benefits of cooperation.

• No, it’s my right to be recognized as the best.

The author believes that rain symbolizes _____.

• beauty

• cooperation

What is the characteristic that the colors show in the story?

• prideful

• loveable

What is the lesson of the story?

• love and appreciate one another

• ignore one another