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ICSE · Class 7 · English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'
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What happens to the Pāṇḍava brothers after they lose the game of dice to the Kauravas?
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They lose everything and must live in exile for thirteen years. In the story, they are in the twelfth year of that exile and are living in the forest.
Who are the five Pāṇḍava brothers?
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The five Pāṇḍava brothers are Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. They are the central characters of the story.
What is the enchanted pool?
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It is a pool of water guarded by a mysterious voice. No one may drink from it without answering the questions first. It is called enchanted because it has been changed by magic.
Who is the voice guarding the pool?
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The voice is actually Yama, the Lord of Death, in disguise. He is testing Yudhishthira through questions and warnings.
Why did Nakula climb the tree?
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Yudhishthira told him to climb the tree and look for water nearby. Nakula saw water plants and cranes and said that there must certainly be water there.
What warning was given before anyone could drink from the pool?
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The warning was that nobody could drink the water without answering the questions first. The voice also said that anyone who disobeyed would die.
What happened when Nakula ignored the warning?
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He drank the water without answering the questions and fell unconscious, then died. He was the first brother to die at the pool.
Why was Sahadeva sent to the pool?
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Yudhishthira sent Sahadeva because Nakula did not return for a long time. Sahadeva went to find out what had happened and also ignored the warning.
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