The Story of Four Friends

In the Panchatantra story 'Four Friends', a turtle, crow, and mouse meet a lonely deer in the jungle and become friends. They search for food daily but one day, the deer doesn't return. The crow finds the deer trapped by a hunter and, with the help of the mouse, frees him. However, the hunter captures the turtle. The friends devise a plan to trick the hunter and successfully rescue the turtle. The story concludes with the moral that unity is strength.

Who were the original three friends in the jungle?

• A turtle, a deer, and a crow

• A turtle, a crow, and a mouse

• A turtle, a deer, and a mouse

• A deer, a crow, and a mouse

Why did the deer leave its previous jungle?

• It was too dangerous

• It was chased by a hunter

• It had no friends there

• It was looking for food

What did the friends do every day after becoming a group of four?

• They built a new home

• They went in different directions to look for food

• They explored the jungle together

• They played near the lake

Who discovered that the deer was trapped in a net?

• The crow

• The mouse

• The turtle

• The hunter

How did the crow help the deer when it was trapped?

• By gnawing the net

• By flying back to inform the others

• By distracting the hunter

• By pulling the net away

What happened to the turtle when the hunter returned?

• It fought the hunter

• It ran away with the others

• It was caught and put in a sack

• It hid in the bushes

What was the crow's plan to save the turtle?

• To distract the hunter with noise

• To attack the hunter

• To pretend the deer was dead

• To dig a hole for the turtle to escape

What did the hunter do when he saw the deer lying on the road?

• He called for help

• He went to catch the deer

• He set another trap

• He ignored it

How did the rat contribute to the rescue plan?

• By leading the way

• By distracting the hunter

• By gnawing the sack

• By making noise

What is the moral of the story?

• Always be cautious

• Friendship is temporary

• Bravery is the key to success

• Unity is strength