The North Wind and the Sun

The Sun and the North Wind argue over who is more powerful. They decide to test their strength by seeing who can make a traveler remove his coat. The North Wind tries first but fails as the traveler clings to his coat. The Sun then shines warmly, and the traveler removes his coat, teaching the North Wind that kindness and warmth are more effective than force.

What were the Sun and the North Wind arguing about?

• Who was the most beautiful

• Who was the wisest

• Who was the most powerful

• Who was the fastest

What did the Sun claim as its strength?

• Being able to control the weather

• Being able to warm the whole world

• Being able to create storms

• Being able to shine the brightest

What did the North Wind boast about?

• Blowing down trees

• Blowing mighty ships at sea

• Blowing away clouds

• Blowing away mountains

How did the Sun and the North Wind decide to settle their argument?

• By flipping a coin

• By conducting a test

• By competing in a race

• By asking a wise man

Who was chosen as the subject for the test?

• A bird in the sky

• A traveler on the road

• A farmer in a field

• A sailor at sea

What was the traveler wearing that was part of the test?

• A heavy coat

• A scarf

• A pair of gloves

• A hat

What was the North Wind's strategy to make the traveler remove his coat?

• Blowing gently

• Blowing with all his might

• Blowing warm air

• Blowing in short bursts

What was the result of the North Wind's attempt?

• The traveler took off his coat

• The traveler put on more clothes

• The traveler ran away

• The traveler held his coat tighter

What did the North Wind say after failing to remove the coat?

• I need more power

• I give up

• I will try again

• No one can do it

What was the initial reaction of the traveler to the North Wind's attempt?

• He shivered

• He laughed

• He sang a song

• He danced