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Chapter Analysis
Beginner6 pages • EnglishQuick Summary
The story 'How the Camel Got His Hump' illustrates how a lazy camel in the beginning of the world refused to work and only said 'Humph'. As a result, the Djinn gave the camel a hump so it could store food and energy, compelling it to work like the other animals. The story conveys themes of responsibility and the consequences of neglecting duties.
Key Topics
- •Responsibility
- •Consequences of Laziness
- •Animal Characteristics
- •Mythical Creatures
- •Cultural Myths
- •Adaptation
- •Work Ethic
- •Natural Traits
Learning Objectives
- ✓Understand the moral implications of laziness through the camel's story.
- ✓Explain the function of the camel's hump in survival.
- ✓Analyze character traits and motivation in animals.
- ✓Discuss the role of mythical figures like Djinn in literature.
- ✓Evaluate the themes of work and responsibility in folklore.
- ✓Understand the narrative techniques used to convey a moral lesson in stories.
Questions in Chapter
What tasks, do you think, were assigned to the dog and the ox?
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Why did the camel live in the middle of the desert?
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What made the dog, the horse and the ox very angry?
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How did the Djinn know the horse was complaining against the camel?
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The camel was looking at this own reflection in the pool. What does it suggest to you about the camel?
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The camel said, 'Humph' repeatedly. How did it affect him?
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What, according to the Djinn, was the use of the 'humph'?
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'...he has never yet learnt to behave'. In the light of this, what is the writer’s opinion about the camel?
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Additional Practice Questions
Why do you think the camel refused to work initially?
easyAnswer: The camel refused to work initially because it was lazy and didn’t want to put in any effort like the other animals, preferring to live in solitude in the desert.
How does the camel's hump help it survive in the desert?
mediumAnswer: The camel's hump stores fat, which can be converted into energy when food and water are scarce, thereby allowing it to survive long periods without eating.
Discuss the role of the Djinn in the story.
mediumAnswer: The Djinn acts as a disciplinarian who enforces the rules, ensuring that the camel cannot continue to avoid work by giving it a hump, which enables it to work like other animals.
What lesson does the story 'How the Camel Got His Hump' teach about work ethics?
hardAnswer: The story highlights the importance of fulfilling one's responsibilities and the consequences of idleness, showing that avoiding work can lead to undesirable changes, as seen with the camel’s hump.
Analyze how the story uses humor to convey its message.
hardAnswer: The story uses humor through the camel's stubbornness and repetitive 'Humph', showing the absurdity of avoiding work, eventually leading to a comical but impactful transformation.