The Camel's Idleness

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Questions and Answers

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.

False

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.

Howling Desert Signup and view all the answers

Match the animals with their actions towards the Camel:

Horse = Encouraged the Camel to trot Dog = Brought a stick Djinn = Attempted to manage the situation Man = Expected the Camel to help Signup and view all the answers

What task did the Dog ask the Camel to perform?

Fetch and carry Signup and view all the answers

The Camel was willing to work alongside the other animals.

False Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did the animals have towards the Camel's refusal to work?

They became very angry. Signup and view all the answers

The Djinn of All Desert rolled in a cloud of _____ when he appeared.

dust Signup and view all the answers

Match the animals with their reactions to the Camel's behavior:

Dog = Reported to the Man Ox = Asked the Camel to plough Horse = Complained to the Djinn Camel = Laughed and ignored them Signup and view all the answers

What did the Djinn say about idleness?

It is certainly not right. Signup and view all the answers

The camel has been working hard since Monday morning.

False Signup and view all the answers

What sound does the camel make when asked to work?

Humph Signup and view all the answers

The Djinn plans to _____ the camel for his idleness.

humph Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their roles in the story:

Horse = Complains about the camel's idleness Djinn = Addresses the camel's behavior Camel = Refuses to work Ox = Supports the horse's complaint Signup and view all the answers

What did the Djinn find the Camel doing at the pool of water?

Looking at his own reflection Signup and view all the answers

The Djinn believed that the camel's hump was a hindrance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the Djinn say about the extra work given to the Three?

The camel had given them extra work due to his idleness. Signup and view all the answers

The camel's back puffed up into a great ___ when he was reminded of his idleness.

hump Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions:

Djinn = Confronts the camel about his idleness Camel = Looks at his reflection Three = Perform additional work Hump = Result of the camel's behavior Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Camel to grow a hump?

His refusal to work Signup and view all the answers

The Djinn believed that the Camel's hump was a punishment for laziness.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the hump according to the Djinn?

To allow the Camel to work for three days without eating. Signup and view all the answers

From that day, the Camel always wears a _____ because of his laziness.

hump Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their traits:

Camel = Lazy and proud Djinn = Enforcer of work Three = Group of animals to work with Desert = The Camel's home Signup and view all the answers

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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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.