Fable: The Golden Serpent

What is the central theme of the story?

• The importance of wealth and power

• The value of wisdom and generosity

• The mystery of the Golden Serpent

• The dangers of trusting strangers

What does Ali do each day as part of his routine?

• He brings questions to the king.

• He delivers messages between villages.

• He collects questions and takes them to Pundabi.

• He writes his own questions for Pundabi to answer.

Why does the king summon Pundabi?

• To ask him a personal question

• To test his wisdom by solving a mystery

• To reward him for helping the people

• To give him a high-ranking position in the palace

How does Pundabi solve the mystery?

• By uncovering the thief who stole the Golden Serpent

• By tricking the king into realizing that there was no real mystery

• By leading the guards to the marketplace

• By using his magical powers to find the missing object

Which best describes the king's attitude toward his people?

• He is kind and generous to them.

• He sees them as valuable citizens.

• He is indifferent and only cares about his own wealth.

• He actively seeks to improve their lives

What lesson does the story teach about wisdom?

• True wisdom comes from having the most knowledge.

• Wisdom is about solving problems logically.

• A wise person not only understands but also helps others.

• Being wise means always following the king's orders.

What does the Golden Serpent most likely symbolize?

• The king's greed and selfishness

• A lost treasure hidden in the palace

• A magical creature that grants wisdom

• The loyalty of the king's guards

Why does Pundabi give his gold to the poor people?

• He feels sorry for them.

• He wants to trick the king.

• He believes wealth should be shared with those in need.

• He no longer needs money since he is wise.

How does Ali feel about Pundabi's decision to leave the king's palace?

• Confused and unsure of what to do next

• Angry because they did not find the Golden Serpent

• Proud because Pundabi helped others instead

• Excited to return and receive more gold

What does Pundabi mean when he says, "Some people never do" at the end of the story?

• Some people will never be able to find a Golden Serpent.

• Some people will never understand what truly matters in life.

• The king will find the Golden Serpent eventually.

• Wisdom can only be gained through wealth.