The Thousand and One Nights
Who is the main storyteller in the story?
Shahrazad
Who are the two main friends in the story?
The lion and the bull
Where do the humans arrive at the beginning of the story?
On an island
In the elephant story, why do people disagree about what the creature is?
Because they only touch different parts of it
What are the birds searching for?
Their king (the Simurgh)
2. What does the king do to his wives every morning?
He kills them
What kind of animal is Dimna?
A jackal
How do the humans treat the animals?
Like slaves / they use them for work
In “The three fish,” which fish survives using clever thinking?
Clever Fish
Who guides the birds on their journey?
The hoopoe
Why does Shahrazad tell stories to the king?
To stay alive / to stop the king from killing her
Why does Dimna want to separate the lion and the bull?
Because he is jealous / wants power
Who do the animals complain to?
The king of the jinn
What does Ayaz keep in the secret chamber?
His old clothes and shoes
How many valleys must the birds cross?
Seven
How does Shahrazad make the king keep listening to her stories?
She stops at an exciting moment before finishing
How does Dimna create conflict between the lion and the bull?
By lying to both of them
What event is organized to solve the conflict?
A debate between animals and humans
What mistake does the hunter make in “The wise bird”?
He believes something impossible / foolish
Why do many birds fail to complete the journey?
Because it is long, difficult, and dangerous / they give up / they get distracted
What does the fisherman find in the sea?
brass bottle (with a jinni inside)
What is the lion’s position among the animals?
He is the king
What do both sides choose for the debate?
Speakers / representatives
What lesson do the ants learn about the body?
That the mind controls the body
What do the birds learn during the journey?
Things about themselves / wisdom / inner truth