The Tale of the Pigeon and the Crow

What was the main reason people in Benares set up bird houses?

• As an act of generosity and kindness

• To show off their wealth

• To attract tourists

• To capture birds for pets

What was the pigeon known for?

• Being noisy

• Being adventurous

• Being gentle and careful

• Being greedy

Why did the pigeon keep his distance from the cook?

• He was afraid of being cooked

• He disliked the cook's singing

• He was shy

• He preferred to be alone

What did the crow think of the pigeon's lifestyle?

• It was too dangerous

• It was too noisy

• It was too boring

• It was too exciting

What did the crow do to find food?

• He hunted for small animals

• He searched for grass seeds

• He begged for food

• He turned over cow dung patties

What was the crow's plan to get food from the kitchen?

• To wait for the cook to leave

• To scare the cook away

• To pretend to be sick

• To ask the cook for food

What did the pigeon suspect about the crow's sickness?

• The crow was scared of the cook

• The crow wanted to steal food

• The crow was tired

• The crow was genuinely sick

What did the cook do when he caught the crow?

• He ignored the crow

• He plucked the crow's feathers

• He fed the crow

• He set the crow free

What did the cook rub on the crow's skin?

• Honey and sugar

• Salt and pepper

• Ginger, salt, and chili peppers

• Oil and vinegar

What was the crow's fate at the end of the story?

• He became friends with the cook

• He died a painful death

• He was eaten by the cook

• He flew away safely