A Tale of Two Birds | Lesson 1 | English | Let's Read-VI | Summary | Questions and Answers |

 

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A Tale of Two Birds | Lesson 1 | Summary | Questions and Answers |

Short Summary

"A Tale of Two Birds" is a story about two baby birds who get separated during a storm. One bird, lands near a group of robbers, while the other finds itself near a sage in a peaceful ashram. As they grow up, their behaviour reflects their surroundings: the bird near the robbers becomes rude and aggressive, while the one in the ashram is polite and kind. The story highlights the moral that a person (or being) is shaped by the company they keep and the environment they live in. It teaches the importance of good company and how it influences character and behaviour.

 

Questions

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1. How did the two baby birds get separated?

2. Where did each of them find a home?

3. What did the first bird say to the stranger?

4. What did the second bird say to him?

5. How did the rishi explain the different ways in which the birds behaved?

6. Which one of the following sums up the story best?

(i) A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

(ii) One is known by the company one keeps.

(iii) A friend in need is a friend indeed.