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The story 'How the Camel Got His Hump' is set at the beginning of the world when animals began working for humans. The lazy camel, who refused to work and only said 'Humph!', was punished by a djinn who made him grow a hump to enable him to work longer. This tale illustrates the consequences of laziness and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and responsibility.

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Camel Story Questions Answers

The story 'How the Camel Got His Hump' is set at the beginning of the world when animals began working for humans. The lazy camel, who refused to work and only said 'Humph!', was punished by a djinn who made him grow a hump to enable him to work longer. This tale illustrates the consequences of laziness and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and responsibility.

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Answers to 'How the Camel Got His Hump' by Rudyard Kipling

Section C: Answer these questions briefly

1. When is the story set, as per the time frame?

The story is set at the beginning of the world when animals had just started working for humans.

2. What did the camel say when asked to work?

The camel simply said "Humph!" every time he was asked to work.

3. Which animals asked the camel to work?

The horse, the dog, and the ox asked the camel to work.

4. How did the djinn travel through the desert?

The djinn traveled through the desert by whirling in a cloud of dust.

5. What did the djinn do to the camel's back?

The djinn caused a hump to grow on the camel's back as punishment for his laziness.

6. How did the camel feel about working?

The camel was lazy and did not want to work. He refused to do any work and kept saying "Humph!"

Section D: Think and answer these questions

1. Describe the camel's attitude towards work and how it affected the other animals.

The camel was lazy and refused to work, saying only "Humph!" As a result, the other animals had to do extra

work to cover for the camel, which made them unhappy and tired.
Answers to 'How the Camel Got His Hump' by Rudyard Kipling

2. Explain how the djinn decided to punish the camel and the reason behind it.

The djinn punished the camel by giving him a hump so that he could work longer without needing rest. This

was because the camel had been idle and refused to help the other animals.

3. What was the camel's reaction when he saw his reflection with the hump?

The camel was surprised and shocked when he saw the hump on his back. He realized that the hump was a

punishment for his laziness.

4. How does the story illustrate the consequences of laziness and idleness?

The story shows that laziness and avoiding responsibilities can lead to punishment and isolation. The camel's

refusal to work resulted in the other animals suffering and eventually led to his own punishment.

5. What message do you think Rudyard Kipling is conveying through this story about teamwork and

responsibility?

Rudyard Kipling conveys that everyone has a role to play and must share responsibilities. Teamwork is

essential, and shirking duties can affect others negatively.

6. How does the use of magical elements, such as the djinn and the camel's hump, contribute to the moral of

the story?

The magical elements make the story engaging and help convey the moral in a memorable way. The djinn's

magic punishing the camel with a hump emphasizes that actions have consequences, especially laziness

and irresponsibility.

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