Bala the Cow's Story Questions

The story 'The Cow and the Tiger' by Sudha Ramaswamy, illustrated by Cassia Nowowitzka, follows a cow named Bala who encounters a tiger in the forest. Bala promises to return after feeding her calf, and she keeps her word. The tiger, impressed by her honesty, decides not to attack and promises to protect her. The story emphasizes the importance of keeping promises and telling the truth.

What is the name of the cow in the story?

• Bala

• Tala

• Mala

• Kala

Where does Bala like to graze?

• On the mountain

• In the open field

• Near the river

• In the shadowy forest

Who illustrated the story?

• Sudha Ramaswamy

• Cassia Nowowitzka

• Bala

• The Tiger

What is the setting of the story?

• A village

• A city

• A forest

• A desert

What does the tiger do when it first encounters Bala?

• Ignores her

• Runs away

• Helps her

• Catches her

What does Bala do when she first meets the tiger?

• Laughs

• Fights

• Cries

• Runs away

What does Bala promise the tiger?

• To fight

• To bring food

• To come back

• To run away

What does Bala do after feeding her calf?

• Finds the tiger

• Runs away

• Goes to sleep

• Returns to the forest

What does Bala feed her calf?

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Milk

• Grass

Why does Bala return to the forest?

• To find food

• To keep her promise

• To meet friends

• To escape