Storytelling: Raja's Secret

The Raja always wore a large hat to hide his big ears, a secret known only to his barber, Gopal. Gopal, eager to share the secret, whispered it to a tree. Later, instruments made from that tree revealed the secret during a party, leading to Gopal being summoned by the outraged Raja.

What is the secret that the Raja is hiding under his hat?

• He has a scar.

• He has a bald head.

• He has a crown.

• He has large ears.

Who is the only person that knows about the Raja's secret?

• The Raja's wife.

• The palace guard.

• The barber, Gopal.

• The court musician.

How does Gopal decide to relieve himself of the burden of the secret?

• He shares it with a friend.

• He whispers it to a bird.

• He writes it in a diary.

• He tells it to a tree.

What happens to the tree that Gopal confides in?

• It becomes a sacred tree.

• It is used to make musical instruments.

• It is cut down to make furniture.

• It is struck by lightning.

How is the Raja's secret eventually revealed?

• The Raja accidentally reveals it.

• A bird sings the secret.

• The instruments made from the tree reveal it.

• Gopal tells the court.