1-5: A Jataka Tale

Who was the great teacher mentioned in the story?

• The Buddha

• The Rabbit

• The Elephant

• The Tiger

What did the rabbit hear that made it frightened?

• A loud noise

• A soft whisper

• A gentle breeze

• A quiet hum

What did the rabbit think was happening when it heard the noise?

• The earth is breaking apart

• The sky is falling

• The river is flooding

• The trees are falling

Which animals started running after hearing the rabbit's cries?

• Water buffalo, tigers, wild pigs, elephants

• Lions, bears, wolves, foxes

• Giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, pandas

• Monkeys, parrots, snakes, frogs

What woke the lion from his nap?

• The sound of a river

• The thundering hooves of the animals

• The chirping of birds

• The rustling of leaves

What did the animals think was happening?

• A storm was coming

• The earth was breaking apart

• A tree was falling

• A volcano was erupting

Who told the animals that the earth was breaking apart?

• The lion

• The rabbit

• The elephant

• The deer

What did the lion suggest they do?

• Run away quickly

• Investigate the situation

• Climb a tree

• Go back to sleep

What did the animals discover was the real cause of the noise?

• A tree falling

• A coconut falling to the ground

• A rockslide

• A thunderstorm

What lesson did the lion say they learned?

• Always run fast

• Know the facts before you act

• Trust everyone

• Sleep is important