The Story of the Six Blind Men and the Elephant

What did the villagers think of the six old men in the story?

• They were afraid of them.

• They admired them.

• They ignored them.

• They loved them.

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Why were the six old men curious about elephants?

• They wanted to ride one.

• They had heard many stories about them.

• They wanted to see one.

• They wanted to buy one.

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What did the first blind man think about elephants?

• They must be graceful and gentle.

• They must be powerful giants.

• They must be magical.

• They do not exist.

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According to the second blind man, how should an elephant be?

• Powerful and giant.

• Graceful and gentle.

• Magical.

• Non-existent.

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What did the fifth blind man suggest about elephants?

• They are powerful giants.

• They are graceful and gentle.

• They are something magical.

• They are a joke.

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What was the villagers' plan to find out the truth about elephants?

• To ask the Rajah directly.

• To send the blind men to the city.

• To arrange a visit to the Rajah's palace.

• To read books about elephants.

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What did the first blind man think the elephant was like after touching its side?

• A wall

• A snake

• A spear

• A cow

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According to the second blind man, the elephant's limb felt like what?

• A wall

• A giant snake

• A spear

• A cow

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What did the third blind man conclude about the elephant after feeling its tusk?

• A wall

• A giant snake

• A spear

• A cow

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The fourth blind man described one of the elephant's legs as being similar to what?

• A wall

• A giant snake

• A spear

• A giant cow

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