Grandma and the Great Gourd

The video narrates the story of 'Grandma and the Great Gourd,' a Bengali folktale retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Grandma, living near a jungle, decides to visit her daughter. On her journey, she encounters a fox, bear, and tiger, each wanting to eat her. She cleverly convinces them to wait until her return. At her daughter's house, she enjoys her stay and grows plump. To return safely, her daughter hides her in a large gourd. As the gourd rolls through the jungle, the animals are puzzled, but a clever fox discovers her. Grandma calls for her dogs, who chase the fox away, ensuring her safe return home.

What type of story is 'Grandma and the Great Gourd'?

• A science fiction

• A modern fairy tale

• A Bengali folktale

• A historical fiction

What is Grandma's favorite activity?

• Cooking

• Gardening

• Traveling

• Reading

Why does Grandma decide to visit her daughter?

• She wants to see the jungle

• She needs a vacation

• She wants to sell vegetables

• She misses her daughter

How does Grandma trick the fox in the jungle?

• By offering him food

• By running away

• By promising to be plumper on her return

• By pretending to be sick

What does Grandma do at her daughter's house?

• She rests and does nothing

• She helps in the garden

• She builds a new house

• She goes shopping

How does Grandma plan to return home safely?

• By asking for a guide

• By taking a different route

• By traveling at night

• By hiding inside a gourd

What does the fox do when he discovers Grandma inside the gourd?

• He helps her out

• He ignores her

• He decides to eat her

• He runs away

How do Grandma's dogs help her at the end of the story?

• They find her lost items

• They cook her a meal

• They guide her home

• They scare away the fox