The Camel's Idleness
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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.

    <p>Howling Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the animals with their actions towards the Camel:

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

    What task did the Dog ask the Camel to perform?

    <p>Fetch and carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Camel was willing to work alongside the other animals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They became very angry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What did the Djinn say about idleness?

    <p>It is certainly not right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The camel has been working hard since Monday morning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound does the camel make when asked to work?

    <p>Humph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Djinn plans to _____ the camel for his idleness.

    <p>humph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their roles in the story:

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

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

    <p>Looking at his own reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>hump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their actions:

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

    What caused the Camel to grow a hump?

    <p>His refusal to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>hump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their traits:

    <p>Camel = Lazy and proud Djinn = Enforcer of work Three = Group of animals to work with Desert = The Camel's home</p> 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.

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