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What did the jackal do when he couldn't find any food?
What did the jackal do when he couldn't find any food?
- Slept under a tree
- Went to a nearby village (correct)
- Swam across a river
- Climbed a mountain
Why did the dogs in the village attack the jackal?
Why did the dogs in the village attack the jackal?
- They were scared of the jackal.
- They wanted to play with the jackal.
- They were friends with the jackal.
- They mistook him for an unknown animal due to the blue dye. (correct)
How did the jackal's appearance change after jumping into the vat of blue dye?
How did the jackal's appearance change after jumping into the vat of blue dye?
- He shrank in size.
- His entire body turned blue. (correct)
- He grew wings and flew away.
- He became invisible.
Why did the other animals in the jungle run away when they saw the blue-colored jackal?
Why did the other animals in the jungle run away when they saw the blue-colored jackal?
What did the jackal claim about his creation by Brahma when the animals were terrified of him?
What did the jackal claim about his creation by Brahma when the animals were terrified of him?
Why did the other animals surround the 'blue' jackal and call him Master?
Why did the other animals surround the 'blue' jackal and call him Master?
What did the 'blue' jackal mainly delegate to other animals?
What did the 'blue' jackal mainly delegate to other animals?
Why did the 'blue' jackal avoid coming near other jackals?
Why did the 'blue' jackal avoid coming near other jackals?
What was the turning point that made the animals realize the true identity of the 'blue' jackal?
What was the turning point that made the animals realize the true identity of the 'blue' jackal?
How did the other animals react when they discovered they had been fooled by the 'blue' jackal?
How did the other animals react when they discovered they had been fooled by the 'blue' jackal?
Study Notes
The Story of the Jackal
- A hungry jackal wandered into a village in search of food, but was chased by dogs.
- The jackal ran into a washerman's house and accidentally dyed its body blue in a vat of dye.
- The blue dye changed the jackal's appearance, and the dogs were unable to recognize it, fleeing in fear.
- The jackal returned to the jungle, but the blue dye would not come off, causing the other animals to run away in terror.
The Jackal's Deception
- The jackal claimed to be the King of all three worlds, appointed by Brahma, and convinced the other animals to serve him.
- The jackal assigned specific responsibilities to each animal, mostly serving him, and the lions and tigers would hunt for prey and bring it back to him.
- The jackal distributed the food amongst the other animals and himself, discharging his "royal duties".
The Jackal's Downfall
- The jackal heard a pack of jackals howling and was unable to overcome his natural instinct, revealing his true identity.
- The other animals realized they had been fooled and became angry, deciding to punish the jackal.
- The jackal tried to flee but was caught and severely beaten by the animals.
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Test your knowledge on the classic fable about a hungry jackal who encounters a group of dogs in a village. See how well you remember the sequence of events and the outcome of the story.
