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that he had only one heart and he had been fooled and scolded his friend for misusing his friendship. The crocodile was ashamed at what happened and asked the monkey if he could make any amends. He was also scared that his wife would not let him back in because he had returned without the monkey’s heart. Just then he heard that a huge crocodile had occupied his house. The monkey advised him to fight the crocodile and drive him out of his home and gain his wife’s confidence. His advice to the crocodile followed and he was back happy with his wife.
Think and Answer:
1. Was the monkey sharing the apples with the crocodile?
2. Were the monkey and the crocodile good friends?
3. What did the crocodile’s wife want?
4. Do you think the crocodile’s wife would share anything she has?
Illustration : I. Vanshika, Class VII, 2019-20 (adapted om Panchatantra)
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