The Blind Men and the Elephant — Questions and answers

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In a town in India, what did the first and boldest blind man suggest they do about the magnificent elephant?

Choices

  1. He suggested they argue more about the elephant.
  2. He suggested they go and see the elephant for themselves. ✓
  3. He suggested they stop talking about the elephant.
  4. He suggested they ask the townspeople about the elephant.

Answer: He suggested they go and see the elephant for themselves.

From page 1

As the six blind men walked on the dusty road, what did the fourth man believe the elephant would be like?

Choices

  1. The fourth man believed the elephant would be small and quick.
  2. The fourth man believed the elephant would be gentle like a leaf in the wind.
  3. The fourth man believed the elephant would be a huge and powerful beast. ✓
  4. The fourth man believed the elephant would be easy to find.

Answer: The fourth man believed the elephant would be a huge and powerful beast.

From page 2

In 'The Blind Men and the Elephant,' what did the second blind man say about arguing when they were crossing a shallow stream?

Choices

  1. The second man said that arguing would help them understand the elephant.
  2. The second man said that arguing would make the journey faster.
  3. The second man said that arguing was a good way to pass the time.
  4. The second man said that arguing would not show them the truth. ✓

Answer: The second man said that arguing would not show them the truth.

From page 3

When the first blind man touched the elephant, what did he declare it to be?

Choices

  1. The first man declared the elephant was a great, strong wall. ✓
  2. The first man declared the elephant was a dangerous beast.
  3. The first man declared the elephant was a tall pillar.
  4. The first man declared the elephant was a gentle creature.

Answer: The first man declared the elephant was a great, strong wall.

From page 4

After touching the elephant's tusk, what did the second blind man believe the elephant was?

Choices

  1. The second man believed the elephant was a wall.
  2. The second man believed the elephant was a giant fan.
  3. The second man believed the elephant was a kind of spear. ✓
  4. The second man believed the elephant was a living snake.

Answer: The second man believed the elephant was a kind of spear.

From page 5

What did the third blind man exclaim the elephant was after feeling its trunk?

Choices

  1. The third man exclaimed the elephant was a living snake. ✓
  2. The third man exclaimed the elephant was a hard bone.
  3. The third man exclaimed the elephant was a soft leaf.
  4. The third man exclaimed the elephant was a strong wall.

Answer: The third man exclaimed the elephant was a living snake.

From page 6

What did the fourth blind man declare the elephant was like after feeling its leg?

Choices

  1. The fourth man declared the elephant was very much like a snake.
  2. The fourth man declared the elephant was very much like a spear.
  3. The fourth man declared the elephant was very much like a wall.
  4. The fourth man declared the elephant was very much like a tree. ✓

Answer: The fourth man declared the elephant was very much like a tree.

From page 7

What did the fifth blind man declare the elephant was after feeling its ear?

Choices

  1. The fifth man declared the elephant was nothing but a giant fan. ✓
  2. The fifth man declared the elephant was nothing but a living snake.
  3. The fifth man declared the elephant was nothing but a strong wall.
  4. The fifth man declared the elephant was nothing but a solid tree.

Answer: The fifth man declared the elephant was nothing but a giant fan.

From page 8

What did the sixth blind man declare the elephant was after feeling its tail?

Choices

  1. The sixth man declared the elephant was clearly and simply a giant fan.
  2. The sixth man declared the elephant was clearly and simply a living snake.
  3. The sixth man declared the elephant was clearly and simply a piece of rope. ✓
  4. The sixth man declared the elephant was clearly and simply a strong wall.

Answer: The sixth man declared the elephant was clearly and simply a piece of rope.

From page 9

What did the blind men do all the way back to their town?

Choices

  1. They argued all the way back to their town. ✓
  2. They sang all the way back to their town.
  3. They walked in silence all the way back to their town.
  4. They told stories all the way back to their town.

Answer: They argued all the way back to their town.

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