The Song-Bird and the Healing Waters

What is the main problem faced by the young warrior's community in the story?

• A long and harsh winter

• A quickly spreading disease

• A lack of food and resources

• A battle with another tribe

According to the old woman, what can save the young warrior's wife from death?

• A special herb found in the forest

• The Healing Waters near a bird of sweet song

• A magical spell from the spirits

• A journey to the Land of the Shadows

What did the young man do after deciding to find the Healing Waters?

• He immediately found the Healing Waters.

• He stayed home and waited for the Healing Waters to come to him.

• He went home, bid farewell to his friends, and set out eastward on his quest.

• He asked the local villagers for directions to the Healing Waters.

Who did the young man encounter on his journey that did NOT provide him with the location of the Healing Spring?

• A rabbit and a bear

• A fox and a bird

• A deer and a rabbit

• A bear and a fox

What did the young man do when he came across the body of a dead man lying across his path?

• He ignored it and continued on his way.

• He buried the body out of respect.

• He took the body to the nearest village for a proper burial.

• He reported the body to the local authorities.

What did the Fox promise to the young man?

• To show him the way to the Healing Waters.

• To bring him food and clothing.

• To protect him from the dangers of the forest.

• To heal his wife with its magical powers.

According to the Fox, why did the animals and trees want to help the young man?

• Because he had a pure heart and a noble quest.

• Because he had always been careful of the flowers and trees and protected them from harm.

• Because he was the chosen one in an ancient prophecy.

• Because he promised to reward them with gold.

What did the young man hear in his dream that led him to believe he had found the Healing Waters?

• The sound of a waterfall and a bird singing a song of wonderful melody.

• The laughter of children playing in the distance.

• The voice of the old woman who had spoken of the bird with the sweet song.

• The roar of a mighty river flowing through the forest.

What advice did the Fox give the young man when he could not find the bird of the sweet song?

• To give up and return home.

• To continue searching without despair.

• To wait for the bird to come to him.

• To capture the bird and force it to lead him to the Healing Waters.

What did the young man do after hearing the voice telling him to release it?

• He ran away in fear.

• He dug rapidly into the earth where he heard the voice.

• He ignored the voice and continued his journey.

• He asked the voice for more instructions.