Ana and the Magical Basket
In a small town lived a young, vibrant girl named Ana. One sunny afternoon, while playing in her garden, she found a magical basket. This was no ordinary basket. It had the power to produce anything she wished for. Ana was thrilled but also wise. She knew she shouldn't misuse the basket. So, she decided to use it only to help others. One day, her friend, Billy, lost his treasured kite. He was heartbroken. Ana wished for a new kite in the basket, and poof, the basket produced an identical kite! Billy was delighted, and Ana learned the joy of helping others. From then on, she started helping more people in her town, making it a happier place.
Question 1
What did Ana find in her garden?
A magical kite
A treasure chest
A magical basket
Explanation. In the story, Ana found a magical basket in her garden.
A shiny rock
A golden egg
Question 2
How did Ana decide to use the magical basket?
To make herself rich
To show it off to her friends
To help others
Explanation. Ana decided to use the magical basket to help others, not for her selfish needs.
To make mischief
To create toys for herself
Question 3
Who lost his treasured kite?
Ana
Billy
Explanation. In the story, Billy is the one who lost his treasured kite.
Ana's brother
Billy's brother
Ana's friend
Question 4
What is the meaning of 'misuse' in the context of this story?
To lose or misplace
To use without care
To use for a wrong purpose
Explanation. In this context, 'misuse' means to use something for a wrong purpose, like using the magical basket for selfish needs.
To use frequently
To use without permission
Question 5
What lesson did Ana learn from using the magical basket?
The joy of being rich
The joy of showing off
The joy of making mischief
The joy of helping others
Explanation. Ana learned the joy of helping others by using her magical basket to help Billy.
The joy of playing with toys
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