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What are the two main concerns that are plaguing the tragopan in the valley?
What are the two main concerns that are plaguing the tragopan in the valley?
The main concerns are the man's plan to build dams and deforest the valley, causing potential destruction of the environment.
What type of bird is the tragopan most concerned about the spread of rumors from and why?
What type of bird is the tragopan most concerned about the spread of rumors from and why?
The tragopan is concerned about the quail because the quail is spreading rumors that the man's plans will be dangerous, even if the rumors may be untruthful.
How does the elephant's response differ from the tragopan's initial reaction to the news?
How does the elephant's response differ from the tragopan's initial reaction to the news?
The elephant is calm and composed, choosing to wait and observe before taking action, whereas the tragopan is immediately distressed and anxious.
What kind of advice does the elephant offer to the tragopan?
What kind of advice does the elephant offer to the tragopan?
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What ingredients does the elephant recommend for the calming beverage and why are they chosen?
What ingredients does the elephant recommend for the calming beverage and why are they chosen?
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Flashcards
Bingle Valley
Bingle Valley
A beautiful landscape with bamboo and rhododendron forests.
Tragopan
Tragopan
A bird anxious about rumors affecting its home.
Elephant's response
Elephant's response
The elephant stays calm and advises the tragopan to act slowly.
Calming beverage
Calming beverage
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Quail's rumor
Quail's rumor
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Study Notes
Bingle Valley
- A valley described in a poem as having bamboo, rhododendron forests, and a river.
- The bamboo is likened to a golden lawn at dawn and dusk.
- The rhododendron flowers create scarlet crowns on hills.
- The river is described as having a film of ice, cold, and beautiful.
Tragopan and Elephant
- The tragopan is a bird and a friend of the elephant.
- The tragopan relays a rumour of man's plans to a nearby village.
- The rumour is about plans to destroy the valley and bring civilisation there.
- The elephant is calm, patient, wise, and reassuring.
- The elephant encourages the tragopan to wait and be patient, rather than worry.
- The tragopan seeks comfort and reassurance from the elephant in response to the rumour.
- The elephant advises the tragopan to be prepared for whatever may happen after the information the quail says.
Quail
- The quail is a bird spreading gossip and rumours.
- The elephant is sceptical of the quail's information.
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Explore the beauty of Bingle Valley through its vivid imagery and the relationship between the tragopan and the elephant. This quiz delves into themes of nature, friendship, and resilience in the face of change. Test your understanding of the poem's elements and the characters' interactions.
