12 Questions
What did the great chief do when he noticed all the flowers were the same color?
He gathered his paint buckets and brushes to paint them different colors.
Why did the chief paint the grass a deep emerald green?
To give it a vibrant and natural appearance.
What was the color the chief painted the lilies with?
Orange and black spots
Why did the little birds end up getting paint on their wings?
They were curious about the chief's painting.
What was the significance of the two little birds in the story?
To show an unintended consequence of painting
How did the chief react when the little birds landed on painted flowers?
He warned them about getting paint on their wings.
What did the birds do when they landed on the flowers that the chief had painted?
They dived into the paint buckets to see the colors up close.
How did the chief react when he saw the birds interfering with his painting?
He scolded them and asked them to leave.
What did the birds leave in the sky as they flew high up?
Streaks of paint in different colors
Why was the chief delighted after seeing what the birds created in the sky?
Because the rainbow in the sky was as beautiful as the colorful flowers he painted.
What decision did the chief make after seeing the rainbow created by the birds?
To allow the rainbow arch to fill the sky above the waterfall.
How did the little birds feel when they saw that the chief was happy with what they created?
They danced in delight in the sky.
Study Notes
The Origin of the Rainbow
- A great chief of the people lived near a beautiful waterfall and was disappointed by the single color of the flowers, which were all white.
- The chief decided to paint the flowers in various colors, including yellow, blue, orange, black, violet, green, and red.
- Two little birds were curious about the painting and landed on the flowers, getting some color on their wings.
- The chief warned the birds to be careful, but they continued to fly around and landed on the flowers, eventually diving into the paint buckets.
- The chief shooed the birds away, and they flew high into the sky, leaving streaks of color behind them, creating a rainbow.
- The chief was delighted with the rainbow and decided to allow it to appear in the sky above the waterfall whenever there was water in the air.
- The chief also allowed the rainbow to appear in the sky after rain, and it has become a regular sight.
- The rainbow has seven colors: violet, blue, orange, yellow, red, green, and indigo (not mentioned in the text but implied by the context).
Learn about the origin of rainbows in this mythical tale passed down through generations. Discover why rainbows appear in the sky after rain and near waterfalls.
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