The Tale of the Tiger and the Man

In a young jungle, Tiger is proud of his appearance and fears no one but Water Buffalo. One day, Tiger sees Water Buffalo working for a strange creature, Man, who lacks claws or fangs but possesses wisdom. Intrigued, Tiger demands wisdom from Man, who tricks Tiger into being tied to a tree. As Tiger waits for wisdom, he realizes he's been deceived and discovers stripes on his coat, a reminder of his folly. Embarrassed, Tiger hides in the shadows, still seeking wisdom.

What was Tiger most proud of?

• His sharp claws

• His long fangs

• His big paws

• His beautiful golden coat

Which animal was Tiger afraid of?

• Elephant

• Lion

• Water Buffalo

• Peacock

What did Water Buffalo say man had that made him powerful?

• Strength

• Courage

• Wisdom

• Speed

Why did Tiger want to get wisdom from man?

• To make Water Buffalo work for him

• To get a golden coat

• To become stronger

• To become faster

What did man first ask Tiger to do before he went to get the wisdom?

• Tie his tail to a tree

• Tie his paws to a tree

• Tie his head to a tree

• Wait patiently

Why did man keep tying Tiger to the tree?

• To make him sleep

• To teach him a lesson

• To make him stronger

• To prevent him from eating the goats

What did Tiger realize after being tied to the tree for a long time?

• He was very hungry

• He had been tricked

• He had gained wisdom

• He could escape easily

What happened to Tiger's coat after he struggled to free himself?

• It got torn

• It became dirty

• It got stripes

• It became golden

How did Tiger feel about his new stripes?

• Proud

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed

• Happy

What is Tiger still searching for at the end of the story?

• Food

• Water

• Wisdom

• Shelter