Question 1

In the story of 'The Ant and the Pigeon', how did the pigeon help the ant when it fell into the water?

Accepted Answer

The pigeon dropped a leaf into the water for the ant to climb on.

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The pigeon called a turtle to help the ant swim to shore.

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The pigeon used its wing to blow the ant back to the land.

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The pigeon flew down and picked the ant up with its beak.

Question 2

How did the ant return the favor and save the pigeon from the hunter?

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The ant bit the hunter on the heel, making him miss his aim.

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The ant called a swarm of bees to chase the hunter away.

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The ant tickled the pigeon so that it would fly away.

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The ant stole the hunter's net while he was sleeping.

Question 3

What is the primary moral or lesson of 'The Ant and the Pigeon' story?

Accepted Answer

A good deed is often rewarded with another good deed.

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It is better to be big and strong than small and weak.

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Birds and insects can never be true friends.

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Always stay away from deep water and tall trees.

Question 4

At the beginning of the story, why did the ant go down to the bank of the river?

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To get a drink of water because it was thirsty.

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To go for a swim with its friends.

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To wash its tiny hands and feet.

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To search for some food that had fallen.

Question 5

What tool was the hunter using to try and catch the pigeon?

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A net

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A bow and arrow

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A camera

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A cage

Question 6

Where was the pigeon sitting when it first spotted the ant struggling in the stream?

Accepted Answer

On a branch of a tree overhanging the water

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In a nest on the ground

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Flying high above the clouds

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On a large rock in the middle of the river

Question 7

Which word best describes the relationship between the ant and the pigeon by the end of the story?

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Grateful

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Angry

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Competitive

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Fearful

Question 8

What happened to the ant after it climbed onto the leaf dropped by the pigeon?

Accepted Answer

It drifted safely to the dry bank of the river.

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A fish came and ate both the leaf and the ant.

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The wind blew the leaf further out into the middle of the stream.

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It sank to the bottom of the river.

Question 9

Which of the following proverbs best fits the story of 'The Ant and the Pigeon'?

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One good turn deserves another.

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Look before you leap.

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Slow and steady wins the race.

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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Question 10

What did the hunter do when the ant bit his heel?

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He let out a cry of pain and dropped his net.

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He laughed because it tickled.

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He jumped into the river to escape.

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He fell asleep under the tree.

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