The Heavenly Zoo
The heavenly zoo follows the story of celestial beings derived from different books for example the Bible and Quran. The writer takes a jab at astronomy in this book. What do you recall about this fictional book and its characters? Answer the review questions below and find out. All the best!
- 1.
The ancient people named the constellations
- A.
So that people in the future would remember them
- B.
For members of their own family
- C.
After things they knew in their own lives
Correct Answer
C. After things they knew in their own lives -
- 2.
The Indian prince Nakula was known for his
- A.
Wisdom and learning
- B.
Grace and beauty
- C.
Strength and courage
Correct Answer
B. Grace and beauty -
- 3.
What were the five princes seeking?
- A.
The five princes were seeking the kingdom of heaven.
- B.
The five princes were seeking the fountain of youth.
- C.
The five princes were seeking Poseidon, the god of the sea.
Correct Answer
A. The five princes were seeking the kingdom of heaven. -
- 4.
What did Prince Arjuna leave his brothers to do?
- A.
He left his brothers to stay with the holy men in the great temple.
- B.
He left his brothers to be with the beautiful princess in the garden full of flowers and fountains.
- C.
He left his brothers to fight for his country and lead an army into battle.
Correct Answer
C. He left his brothers to fight for his country and lead an army into battle. -
- 5.
Why did Yudistira refuse the offer to go to heaven?
- A.
He refused because his brothers were not with him.
- B.
He refused because there was no place for dogs in heaven.
- C.
He refused because he wanted to go back to Earth and be with his family.
Correct Answer
B. He refused because there was no place for dogs in heaven. -
- 6.
Why wouldn't Yudistira leave his dog behind?
- A.
The dog had no other place to go.
- B.
Yudistira was worried what would happen to his dog, if he left him.
- C.
The dog had given his heart to Yudistira.
Correct Answer
C. The dog had given his heart to Yudistira. -
- 7.
How is it that Yudistira arrived at Mount Meru without any of his brothers?
- A.
He was faster than his brothers.
- B.
All of his brothers were killed in battle, before reaching Mount Meru
- C.
All of his brothers left him to follow the desires of their hearts.
Correct Answer
C. All of his brothers left him to follow the desires of their hearts. -
- 8.
Why didn't Orion's spirit go to dwell in the Underworld?
- A.
The gods loved Orion and sent him to the sky instead.
- B.
The Underworld was full and not meant for spirits like Orions
- C.
Orion had asked not to be sent to the Underworld, so he was sent to the sky.
Correct Answer
A. The gods loved Orion and sent him to the sky instead. -
- 9.
Orion was the son of
- A.
Poseidon, god of the sea
- B.
Artemis, goddess of the moon
- C.
Sirius, god of hunting dogs
Correct Answer
A. Poseidon, god of the sea -
- 10.
The scorpion is remembered for
- A.
Saving the wild animals from Orion
- B.
Saving Artemis from Orion
- C.
Saving Orion from the wild animals
Correct Answer
A. Saving the wild animals from Orion -
- 11.
Our ancestors saw all sorts of things in the stars. Ancestors are
- A.
The people who came before you
- B.
The people who are only legends
- C.
The people who created the earth
Correct Answer
A. The people who came before you -
- 12.
The central star Sirius is the brightest of all in the heavens. In this sentence, heavens means
- A.
Dogs
- B.
Gods
- C.
Skies
Correct Answer
C. Skies -
- 13.
Orion became vain with his skill and began to boast. To be vain means to be
- A.
Too proud
- B.
Extremely strong
- C.
Rather sneaky
Correct Answer
A. Too proud -
- 14.
When the soldiers saw Arjuna, they shouted out, summoning him to come. To summon means to
- A.
Prevent
- B.
Call
- C.
Tease
Correct Answer
B. Call -
- 15.
In the garden, a beautiful princess was walking with her attendants. An attendant is like a
- A.
Skipper
- B.
Soldier
- C.
Servant
Correct Answer
C. Servant -
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