Mother and Child's Journey Adventure

In Rabindranath Tagore's 'The Hero', a mother and her son journey through a desolate land. The son, riding a red horse, reassures his frightened mother as they face a dangerous encounter with threatening figures. The son bravely fights off the attackers, returning victorious to his mother. The story concludes with a reflection on the day's events, highlighting the son's heroism and the mother's relief.

What mode of transportation is the mother using in the story?

• A car

• A palanquin

• A boat

• A bicycle

What is the child riding alongside the mother?

• A camel

• A red horse

• A bicycle

• A donkey

How does the landscape appear as they travel?

• Urban and busy

• Lush and green

• Desolate and barren

• Snowy and cold

What does the child tell the mother to reassure her?

• To pray

• To sing a song

• To close her eyes

• To not be afraid

What causes the mother to feel frightened during the journey?

• A broken bridge

• A wild animal

• A storm

• Figures running towards them

How does the child respond to the approaching figures?

• Calls for help

• Runs away

• Confronts them bravely

• Hides with the mother

What does the child use to confront the threat?

• A shield

• A spear

• A sword and buckler

• A bow and arrow

What is the outcome of the confrontation?

• They escape unharmed

• The threat is defeated

• The child is captured

• The mother is injured

How does the mother react after the confrontation?

• She praises the child

• She ignores the child

• She scolds the child

• She cries

What does the mother say she would do without her child?

• Feel lost

• Be happy

• Feel relieved

• Be indifferent