The Wise Parrot
CBSE · Class 5 · English
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What is the main idea of The Wise Parrot?
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The story shows that freedom is very important. A parrot kept in a golden cage still longs to fly in the open sky, and it uses its wisdom to escape.
Why did the merchant keep the parrot in a golden cage?
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The merchant kept the parrot as a pet in a golden cage because he cared for it and enjoyed its company.
What made the parrot a favourite pet?
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The parrot entertained the merchant with stories and songs. Because of this, it became a favourite pet.
What did the parrot really want, even though it was well cared for?
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The parrot secretly longed for freedom. It wanted to fly in the sky and live in the open air.
What did the merchant ask the parrot before he travelled?
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He asked, 'My beloved parrot, I am about to travel to a far-off land. What can I bring for you from there?' This shows that he wanted to please the parrot.
What did the parrot first ask for?
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The parrot asked to be allowed to fly off into the sky. It said this was the real joy it wanted.
How did the merchant reply to the parrot's request for freedom?
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He refused to let the parrot go and said, 'You are very dear to me and I cannot bear to let you go away. Ask for anything else.' This was a refusal of freedom.
Why did the parrot ask the merchant to send greetings to its jungle friends?
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The parrot made this request because it could not get freedom directly. It used this request to set up a clever trick.
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