Chapter 4: The Cap-seller and the Monkeys
Chapter Introduction
“The Cap-seller and the Monkeys” is a short and interesting story. It is about a man who sells caps and some naughty monkeys who take away his caps.
This story teaches us to think carefully and use our mind to solve problems. It also shows how clever thinking can help us in difficult situations.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
Once there was a man who sold caps. He carried many colourful caps in a basket on his head. One day, he felt tired and slept under a tree.
There were monkeys on the tree. When the cap-seller was sleeping, the monkeys came down quietly. They took all the caps from the basket and went back to the tree.
When the cap-seller woke up, he saw that his basket was empty. He looked up and saw the monkeys wearing his caps. He became worried.
He shouted and shook his fists at the monkeys. The monkeys copied him. He scratched his head. The monkeys also scratched their heads.
Then the cap-seller got an idea. He took off his own cap and threw it into the basket. The monkeys also threw their caps down. The cap-seller quickly collected all his caps and went away happily.
Message of the Story:
We should not panic in difficult situations.
Use your brain to solve problems.
Stay calm and think wisely.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cap-seller | A man who sells caps |
| Basket | A container made of cane or plastic |
| Empty | Having nothing inside |
| Idea | A plan or thought |
| Shouted | Spoke loudly |
| Clever | Smart and quick-thinking |
Question & Answers
1. What is the name of the chapter?
The name of the chapter is “The Cap-seller and the Monkeys.”
2. What did the man sell?
The man sold caps.
3. Where did the cap-seller sleep?
He slept under a tree.
4. Who were sitting on the tree?
Monkeys were sitting on the tree.
5. What did the monkeys take away?
They took away all the caps.
6. How did the cap-seller carry the caps?
He carried them in a basket on his head.
7. What did the cap-seller see when he woke up?
He saw that his basket was empty.
8. Where were the caps?
The caps were on the monkeys’ heads.
9. What did the cap-seller do first?
He shouted and shook his fists.
10. What did the monkeys do?
They copied everything he did.
11. What clever idea did the cap-seller get?
He threw his own cap into the basket.
12. What did the monkeys do after that?
They also threw their caps down.
13. Did the cap-seller get his caps back?
Yes, he got all his caps back.
14. How did the story end?
The cap-seller went away happily.
15. What lesson do we learn from this story?
We learn to stay calm and think wisely.
16. Were the monkeys naughty or kind?
The monkeys were naughty.
17. Why did the cap-seller sleep under the tree?
He was tired.
18. What did the cap-seller do after getting his caps back?
He went away happily.
19. Should we copy others blindly?
No, we should think before copying others.
20. Why is the cap-seller called clever?
He is called clever because he used his mind to solve his problem.