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What did the Camel primarily say when spoken to by other animals?
What did the Camel primarily say when spoken to by other animals?
- Humph! (correct)
- Yes, I'll help!
- I don't care.
- Go away!
The Camel lived in a lush forest.
The Camel lived in a lush forest.
False (B)
What type of food did the Camel eat?
What type of food did the Camel eat?
sticks and thorns and prickles
The Camel lived in the middle of a ______ because he did not want to work.
The Camel lived in the middle of a ______ because he did not want to work.
Match the animals with their actions towards the Camel:
Match the animals with their actions towards the Camel:
What task did the Dog ask the Camel to perform?
What task did the Dog ask the Camel to perform?
The Camel was willing to work alongside the other animals.
The Camel was willing to work alongside the other animals.
What reaction did the animals have towards the Camel's refusal to work?
What reaction did the animals have towards the Camel's refusal to work?
The Djinn of All Desert rolled in a cloud of _____ when he appeared.
The Djinn of All Desert rolled in a cloud of _____ when he appeared.
Match the animals with their reactions to the Camel's behavior:
Match the animals with their reactions to the Camel's behavior:
What did the Djinn say about idleness?
What did the Djinn say about idleness?
The camel has been working hard since Monday morning.
The camel has been working hard since Monday morning.
What sound does the camel make when asked to work?
What sound does the camel make when asked to work?
The Djinn plans to _____ the camel for his idleness.
The Djinn plans to _____ the camel for his idleness.
Match the characters with their roles in the story:
Match the characters with their roles in the story:
What did the Djinn find the Camel doing at the pool of water?
What did the Djinn find the Camel doing at the pool of water?
The Djinn believed that the camel's hump was a hindrance.
The Djinn believed that the camel's hump was a hindrance.
What did the Djinn say about the extra work given to the Three?
What did the Djinn say about the extra work given to the Three?
The camel's back puffed up into a great ___ when he was reminded of his idleness.
The camel's back puffed up into a great ___ when he was reminded of his idleness.
Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
What caused the Camel to grow a hump?
What caused the Camel to grow a hump?
The Djinn believed that the Camel's hump was a punishment for laziness.
The Djinn believed that the Camel's hump was a punishment for laziness.
What was the purpose of the hump according to the Djinn?
What was the purpose of the hump according to the Djinn?
From that day, the Camel always wears a _____ because of his laziness.
From that day, the Camel always wears a _____ because of his laziness.
Match the characters with their traits:
Match the characters with their traits:
Study Notes
The Camel's Idleness
- The story begins in a time when animals worked for humans, except for a lazy Camel who only said "Humph."
- The Camel resided in a Howling Desert, avoiding work and living on thorns and prickles.
- Other animals, including the Horse, Dog, and Ox, approached the Camel, urging him to join their labor, but he consistently responded with "Humph!"
Animal Discontent
- Frustrated by the Camel's idleness, the Horse, Dog, and Ox report the Camel's behavior to the Man, leading to their increased workloads.
- Anger among the animals grew due to their assigned additional tasks while the Camel refused to help.
- The Djinn, a spirit overseeing the Desert, was summoned by the animals to address the Camel's laziness.
Djinn's Intervention
- The Djinn acknowledged the complaint and asked what the Camel said about his idleness, receiving the same dismissive "Humph!"
- After understanding the situation, the Djinn decided to confront the Camel about his lack of effort.
Transformation into the Hump
- The Djinn chastised the Camel for causing others to work extra due to his laziness.
- Upon hearing the critique, the Camel felt pride, only to see his back transforming into a hump as a consequence.
- The Djinn explained that the hump would serve a purpose, allowing the Camel to work without eating for three days.
Life with the Hump
- The Camel was instructed to join the other animals and fulfill his work obligations.
- The hump represented both a punishment and a practical benefit, as the Camel could now survive without food due to its presence.
- Despite acquiring the hump, the Camel continued to struggle with behavioral issues, never fully adapting or catching up on his missed responsibilities.
Overall Themes
- The narrative explores themes of responsibility, consequences of laziness, and the importance of working together.
- The Camel's transformation serves as a metaphor for the outcomes of idleness and lack of cooperation in a community.
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Description
Explore the tale of 'The Camel's Idleness', where a lazy Camel refuses to work while other animals toil hard. Witness the frustration of the Horse, Dog, and Ox as they seek a solution through the Djinn's intervention. This story highlights themes of responsibility and the consequences of idleness.
