Description
The Monkey and the Wedge is a fun and meaningful moral story for young readers. It follows a curious monkey who finds a wedge in a half-split log left behind by carpenters. Without understanding its purpose, he tries to remove the wedge, only to get trapped and hurt when the log snaps shut. This exciting tale teaches kids about the importance of thinking before acting, respecting others’ work, and not meddling in things we don’t understand. With vivid storytelling and a clear lesson, this story inspires children to be thoughtful, cautious, and wise in their choices.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1. Why were the carpenters working near the banyan tree?
A) They were playing games.
B) They were building a house.
C) They were feeding the monkeys.
D) They were planting seeds.
Answer: B) They were building a house.
Q2. What did the monkey find that made him curious?
A) A banana
B) A shiny coin
C) A wedge in the log
D) A rope
Answer: C) A wedge in the log.
Q3. What happened when the monkey pulled out the wedge?
A) The log opened more.
B) The log closed and trapped him.
C) Many bananas fell.
D) The carpenters came back.
Answer: B) The log closed and trapped him.
Fill in the Blanks
Words Bank: moral, pull, tools
- The carpenters left their ________ and materials when they went for lunch.
- The monkey tried to ________ the wedge from the log without knowing its purpose.
- The ________ of the story teaches us not to interfere in others’ work.
True-False Questions
- The story teaches children to think before they act. [T/F]
- The wedge was placed to make the log fall apart. [T/F]
- The monkey got hurt because of his curiosity. [T/F]
With support from our Content Team, this story helps kids understand moral values through easy storytelling.
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