Q1. Who is Gopal in the story?
Q2. What does 'witty' mean?
Q3. Where does the story 'Gopal and the Hilsa Fish' originate from?
Q4. What is the main theme of the story?
Q5. What is a folktale?
Q6. Why does the king test Gopal?
Q7. What makes Gopal successful in solving the king's problem?
Q8. What does the Hilsa fish symbolize in the story?
Q9. What is the relationship between Gopal and the king?
Q10. What does 'resourceful' mean as used in describing Gopal?
Q11. How is Gopal different from other people in the king's court?
Q12. What does the story teach about the relationship between intelligence and social status?
Q13. Why has 'Gopal and the Hilsa Fish' remained popular for centuries?
Q14. What is Gopal's primary tool for solving problems?
Q15. What does the character of Gopal represent in literature and culture?
