16 Questions
What was the fate of Abbu Khan's goats when they ran away?
They would get killed by an old wolf who lived in the hills.
What were the names of Abbu Khan's goats?
Kalua, Moongia, Gujri
What did Abbu Khan do with his goats during the day?
He took them out for grazing.
Why did the goats hate being tied to trees or poles?
They loved their freedom.
What did Abbu Khan wonder about his goats' behavior?
Are these goats mad, or was it their love for freedom?
What did freedom mean for Abbu Khan's goats?
Struggle, hardship, even death.
What did Abbu Khan say to himself when all his goats had left him?
No more goats in my house ever again. I may yet live for a few more years but I’ll live without goats.
What did Abbu Khan name the young goat he bought?
Chandni
How did Abbu Khan feel when Chandni said she wanted to go to the hills?
It made him very unhappy.
What made Chandni stop eating the green grass and lose her appetite?
The rope round her neck wouldn’t let her go any further.
What did Abbu Khan offer Chandni in an attempt to persuade her to stay?
Tastier food and a much longer rope.
What did Abbu Khan warn Chandni about regarding the hills?
There is a dangerous wolf in the hills.
What was Chandni's response to the warning about the wolf?
God has given me a pair of horns. I’ll fight the wolf.
What story did Abbu Khan narrate to Chandni for the fiftieth time?
The story of her sister Kalua who fought the wolf and was killed.
What was Chandni's reaction to the story of her sister Kalua?
To be provided
Why did Chandni want to go to the hills?
If I stay on in your compound, I’ll die.
Read a heartwarming story about Abbu Khan, an old man from Almora, and his beloved goats. Follow his daily routine of taking the goats out for grazing, talking to them, and bringing them back to his little hut at night.
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