Fenli: A Lesson from the Forest
Once upon a time, in the heart of a lush green forest, the animals decided to divide their land into separate areas, each ruled by a different animal group. This was their interpretation of 'fenli'. The forest, once a bustling community of diverse animals, was now fragmented. The trouble began when a massive tree fell, blocking the river that supplied water to the entire forest. The river's course was diverted, causing drought in some parts and flooding in others. The animals, now divided, couldn't work together to solve this problem. Realizing the disaster 'fenli' had brought, the wise old elephant called a forest meeting. He stressed the importance of unity and teamwork, encouraging them to put their differences aside and work as one. Heeding to the elephant's wise words, the animals pooled their skills and strengths. Together, they managed to remove the fallen tree and restore the river's flow, ensuring that every part of the forest received water evenly. From that day forth, the animals learned that division might lead to short-term gains but unity was vital for long-term survival. The concept of 'fenli' took on a whole new meaning for them.
Question 1
What does 'fenli' symbolize in the story?
Unity
Division
Strength
Wisdom
Teamwork
Question 2
What is the central idea of the story?
Division brings prosperity
Unity is strength
Natural disasters are destructive
Animals can rule lands
Forests are diverse
Question 3
What was the consequence of the fallen tree?
Divided the animals
Caused a forest fire
Made the forest beautiful
Provided more food for animals
Blocked the river and changed its course
Question 4
Who called for a forest meeting to address the problem?
The lion
The rabbit
The wise old elephant
The fox
The bear
Question 5
What lesson did the animals learn at the end of the story?
The importance of division
The significance of individual strengths
The need to change the river's course
The importance of unity for long-term survival
How to remove fallen trees
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