The Cap Seller and the Monkeys

A cap seller, after a tiring day, rests under a tree and falls asleep. Monkeys from the tree take his caps and wear them. Upon waking, the cap seller is shocked to find his caps gone. Realizing the monkeys mimic him, he throws his cap on the ground, prompting the monkeys to do the same. He retrieves his caps and learns that wisdom is more effective than force.

What is the main setting of the story?

• A small town

• A quiet village

• A dense forest

• A bustling city

What was the cap seller doing on the fine day?

• Selling caps

• Taking a nap

• Counting money

• Chasing monkeys

Why did the cap seller decide to rest under the tree?

• He wanted to eat lunch

• He was waiting for a friend

• He was tired from walking

• He was hiding from the monkeys

What did the cap seller sell his caps for?

• Five and ten rupees

• Ten and fifteen rupees

• Three and five rupees

• One and two rupees

What did the monkeys do while the cap seller was asleep?

• They woke him up

• They ran away with his basket

• They took the caps and wore them

• They played in the tree

How did the cap seller feel when he woke up to find his basket empty?

• Indifferent

• Shocked

• Angry

• Relieved

What did the cap seller initially do to try and get the caps back?

• He called for help

• He threw stones at the monkeys

• He ignored the monkeys

• He climbed the tree

What did the monkeys do in response to the cap seller's actions?

• They threw mangoes

• They ran away

• They threw the caps back

• They ignored him

What realization did the cap seller have about the monkeys?

• They were friendly

• They were afraid of him

• They were imitating him

• They were hungry

What clever action did the cap seller take to retrieve the caps?

• He offered them food

• He sang a song

• He climbed the tree

• He threw his own cap on the ground