The Famine Story: Pig and Lion’s Conflict Over Borrowed Money

SUBJECT: English Language
TOPIC: Comprehension and Questions


Comprehension Passage: Pig and Lion

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.


Pig and Lion

There was a famine in the forest, and the animals were struggling to find food. They were very hungry. In this tough time, Lion went to Pig to borrow some money so he could buy food.

However, Lion could not pay Pig back as quickly as he had promised. Growing impatient, Pig decided to go to Lion’s house to ask for his money. When he arrived, he found Lion’s wife grinding pepper. Pig became upset because she did not respond to his greetings. Angrily, he threw away the grinding stone.

What Pig didn’t know was that the grinding stone was actually Lion! Shortly after, Lion returned home and saw what had happened. He told Pig that he would not repay him unless Pig could find his grinding stone. Unfortunately, Pig couldn’t find the grinding stone, so Lion did not pay him back.


Questions

Multiple Choice

  1. Which two animals are in the story?
    • (a) Lion and Pig
    • (b) Lion and Hen
    • (c) Pig and Tiger
    • Answer: (a) Lion and Pig
  2. Whose wife is also mentioned in the story?
    • (a) Tiger’s wife
    • (b) Lion’s wife
    • (c) Pig’s wife
    • Answer: (b) Lion’s wife
  3. Who did Lion ask to lend him money?
    • (a) Hen
    • (b) Pig
    • (c) Tiger
    • Answer: (b) Pig
  4. Could Lion pay the money back?
    • (a) Maybe
    • (b) Yes
    • (c) No
    • Answer: (c) No
  5. Where did Pig go to ask for his money?
    • (a) Lion’s house
    • (b) Hen’s house
    • (c) My house
    • Answer: (a) Lion’s house

Fill in the Blank with “a” or “an”

  1. ____ hairdresser
    • Answer: a hairdresser
  2. ____ bone
    • Answer: a bone
  3. ____ apple
    • Answer: an apple
  4. ____ orange
    • Answer: an orange
  5. ____ tree
    • Answer: a tree

Explanation and Additional Examples

This passage teaches a lesson about honesty and keeping promises. When Lion did not return the money to Pig, it led to misunderstandings and conflict. The story shows the importance of communication and respecting others. For example, if Pig had waited for Lion’s explanation, he might have received his money back.

The vocabulary in the passage includes words like famine, grinding, and famine. These terms might be unfamiliar to some readers, so let’s look at them closely:

  1. Famine – A severe shortage of food.
    • Example: During the famine, the animals were struggling to survive.
  2. Grinding – To crush or smooth by friction.
    • Example: Lion’s wife was grinding pepper to prepare food.
  3. Impatient – Not willing to wait.
    • Example: Pig became impatient and wanted his money back immediately.

For more about animal stories and moral lessons, you can explore resources like National Geographic Kids,or Oxford Owl, which provide age-appropriate reading materials.

The Cunning Fox And the Wise Crane.


By reading and understanding this story, students can learn valuable moral lessons and practice answering comprehension questions, which improves their critical thinking and language skills.

Evaluation Questions

  1. There was a ______ in the forest.
    • (a) flood
    • (b) famine
    • (c) storm
    • (d) celebration
    • Answer: (b) famine
  2. Lion borrowed money from ______.
    • (a) Hen
    • (b) Pig
    • (c) Tiger
    • (d) Elephant
    • Answer: (b) Pig
  3. Pig went to Lion’s house to ask for ______.
    • (a) food
    • (b) shelter
    • (c) his money
    • (d) friendship
    • Answer: (c) his money
  4. Who was grinding pepper when Pig arrived?
    • (a) Pig’s wife
    • (b) Lion’s wife
    • (c) Hen’s wife
    • (d) Tiger’s wife
    • Answer: (b) Lion’s wife
  5. Pig became angry because ______.
    • (a) Lion wasn’t home
    • (b) he was not welcomed
    • (c) Lion’s wife ignored his greeting
    • (d) he couldn’t find food
    • Answer: (c) Lion’s wife ignored his greeting
  6. Pig accidentally threw away ______ in anger.
    • (a) the door
    • (b) the money
    • (c) the grinding stone
    • (d) the pepper
    • Answer: (c) the grinding stone
  7. Lion said he would not pay back Pig unless he found ______.
    • (a) the money
    • (b) his grinding stone
    • (c) food for him
    • (d) his friend
    • Answer: (b) his grinding stone
  8. The story teaches a lesson about ______.
    • (a) honesty
    • (b) laziness
    • (c) courage
    • (d) kindness
    • Answer: (a) honesty
  9. Pig was ______ when he threw away the grinding stone.
    • (a) happy
    • (b) scared
    • (c) angry
    • (d) surprised
    • Answer: (c) angry
  10. Lion could not pay back the money because ______.
  • (a) he had no food
  • (b) he forgot
  • (c) Pig was late
  • (d) he was not at home
  • Answer: (a) he had no food
  1. Pig went to Lion’s house because ______.
  • (a) he wanted to apologize
  • (b) he needed his money back
  • (c) he wanted to grind pepper
  • (d) he was invited
  • Answer: (b) he needed his money back
  1. The phrase “threw away the grinding stone” suggests Pig acted out of ______.
  • (a) patience
  • (b) confusion
  • (c) anger
  • (d) excitement
  • Answer: (c) anger
  1. Pig didn’t realize that the grinding stone was ______.
  • (a) broken
  • (b) valuable
  • (c) Lion himself
  • (d) his own
  • Answer: (c) Lion himself
  1. Lion’s response showed that he wanted Pig to learn about ______.
  • (a) patience
  • (b) kindness
  • (c) consequences
  • (d) loyalty
  • Answer: (c) consequences
  1. Pig went to Lion’s house because he was ______.
  • (a) tired of waiting
  • (b) feeling friendly
  • (c) worried
  • (d) happy
  • Answer: (a) tired of waiting

Class Activity Discussion

  1. Who were the main characters in the story?
    • Answer: The main characters were Pig and Lion.
  2. Why did Lion borrow money from Pig?
    • Answer: Lion borrowed money because there was a famine, and he needed food.
  3. Did Lion pay Pig back on time?
    • Answer: No, Lion did not pay back on time.
  4. What was Pig’s reaction when Lion’s wife didn’t greet him?
    • Answer: Pig became angry and threw away the grinding stone.
  5. What lesson does this story teach?
    • Answer: It teaches a lesson about patience and consequences of actions.
  6. Why couldn’t Lion pay Pig immediately?
    • Answer: Lion had no food or resources due to the famine.
  7. What mistake did Pig make at Lion’s house?
    • Answer: He threw away the grinding stone, not realizing it was Lion himself.
  8. What did Lion want Pig to do before repaying the debt?
    • Answer: Lion wanted Pig to find the grinding stone.
  9. How does the story reflect the importance of understanding?
    • Answer: It shows how misunderstandings can lead to conflict.
  10. Why did Pig think Lion’s wife was rude?
    • Answer: Because she did not respond to his greeting.
  11. What do you think Lion would have done if Pig was patient?
    • Answer: Lion might have repaid him peacefully later.
  12. How did famine affect the animals?
    • Answer: It made them hungry and desperate, needing resources.
  13. What does “grinding stone” symbolize in the story?
    • Answer: It represents the misunderstandings that lead to conflict.
  14. Do you think Pig’s actions were justified? Why?
    • Answer: No, he acted impulsively without understanding the situation.
  15. How could Pig have handled the situation better?
    • Answer: He could have waited and asked Lion’s wife politely.

Evaluation

  1. What was the main reason Lion could not pay back Pig?
  2. Why did Pig throw away the grinding stone?
  3. Who did Pig meet first at Lion’s house?
  4. What was Lion’s condition for repaying Pig?
  5. Why did Lion go to Pig in the first place?
  6. What does the story teach about patience?
  7. How did Pig misjudge the situation?
  8. Why is the grinding stone important in the story?
  9. Who are the main characters, and what is their conflict?
  10. How does famine contribute to the story’s events?