THE UNLIKELY BEST FRIENDS
Short Questions with Answers
What is the title of the chapter?
The Unlikely Best Friends.
Who are the main characters of the story?
Raja, the crow, and Birju, the dog.
Where does the story take place?
In a village near a forest.
How did Raja and Birju meet?
They met when Birju saved Raja from a trap.
Why were they called ‘unlikely friends’?
Because a crow and a dog are usually very different animals.
What problem did Raja face at the beginning?
Raja was caught in a trap and could not escape.
How did Birju help Raja?
He freed Raja from the trap with his strong teeth.
How did Raja show gratitude to Birju?
Raja helped Birju find food whenever he was hungry.
What lesson does the story teach?
Friendship can exist between even the most unlikely pairs.
What is unusual about the friendship?
A crow and a dog became close friends, which is uncommon.
Who is wiser in the story, Raja or Birju?
Raja is wiser because he plans and thinks carefully.
Who is stronger in the story?
Birju is stronger with his physical strength.
Why did other animals doubt their friendship?
Because it is unusual for a crow and a dog to be friends.
How did the friendship benefit both animals?
Raja got freedom from traps, and Birju got help finding food.
Did Raja and Birju face any danger together?
Yes, they faced traps and other animals that could harm them.
What kind of animal is Raja?
Raja is a crow.
What kind of animal is Birju?
Birju is a dog.
How did the story end?
Raja and Birju remained friends and helped each other whenever needed.
Why is the story called ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’?
Because the crow and dog became best friends despite being very different.
What values does the story teach children?
Friendship, loyalty, gratitude, and helping others.
LONG QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Describe how Raja and Birju became friends?
Raja, the crow, was caught in a trap and could not free himself. Birju, the dog, saw him and used his strong teeth to release him. After this act of kindness, Raja and Birju became friends and promised to help each other whenever needed.
Why are Raja and Birju considered ‘unlikely friends’?
They are very different animals—a bird and a dog. Usually, animals like them do not form friendships, but they trusted and helped each other.
How did Raja help Birju in return for his help?
Whenever Birju was hungry or in trouble, Raja used his intelligence to find food or warn him about danger.
What lesson can we learn from the story about friendship?
Friendship is not about being the same. True friends help and support each other even if they are different.
How did the other animals react to Raja and Birju’s friendship?
Other animals were surprised and sometimes doubtful because such a friendship was unusual.
What qualities did Birju show in the story?
Birju showed kindness, bravery, and helpfulness by freeing Raja from the trap.
What qualities did Raja show in the story?
Raja showed gratitude, intelligence, and loyalty towards Birju.
Describe an incident where their friendship helped them both?
Once, when Birju was hungry, Raja found food for him. Similarly, when Raja was in danger from hunters, Birju protected him. Their teamwork kept them safe.
Why is trust important in friendship? Give an example from the story.
Trust helps friends rely on each other. Raja trusted Birju to help him out of the trap, and Birju trusted Raja to help him find food. This trust strengthened their friendship.
How does the story show that differences do not matter in friendship?
Despite being different animals, a crow and a dog became best friends. Their differences did not stop them from helping each other, showing that friendship is about love and support, not similarity.
How did Raja’s intelligence and Birju’s strength complement each other?
Raja used his intelligence to find solutions and warn Birju of danger, while Birju used his strength to physically help Raja. Together, they were a perfect team.
Do you think animals can form friendships like humans? Explain with the story.
Yes, the story shows that animals can form strong bonds. Raja and Birju cared for each other, helped each other, and stayed loyal, which is similar to human friendships.
What is the moral of the story in your own words?
The story teaches that kindness and helping each other can create strong friendships. Differences should not stop anyone from being a true friend.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Who is Raja?
a) A dog
b) A crow
c) A cat
Answer: b) A crow
Who is Birju?
a) A dog
b) A crow
c) A rabbit
Answer: a) A dog
Where does the story take place?
a) A forest near a village
b) In a city
c) On a mountain
Answer: a) A forest near a village
How did Raja get into trouble?
a) He was lost
b) He was caught in a trap
c) He fell into water
Answer: b) He was caught in a trap
How did Birju help Raja?
a) By scaring him
b) By freeing him from the trap
c) By finding food
Answer: b) By freeing him from the trap
Why are they called ‘unlikely friends’?
a) They are enemies
b) They are very different animals
c) They live far apart
Answer: b) They are very different animals
How did Raja help Birju?
a) He guided him to food
b) He taught him tricks
c) He found a new home
Answer: a) He guided him to food
What lesson does the story teach?
a) Only similar friends can help
b) Friendship is important, even with differences
c) Animals cannot be friends
Answer: b) Friendship is important, even with differences
Who showed strength in the story?
a) Raja
b) Birju
c) Both
Answer: b) Birju
Who showed intelligence in the story?
a) Raja
b) Birju
c) Both
Answer: a) Raja
What did other animals think of their friendship?
a) They were amazed
b) They ignored them
c) They were happy
Answer: a) They were amazed
What is the moral of the story?
a) Intelligence is better than strength
b) True friendship can overcome differences
c) Always help only similar friends
Answer: b) True friendship can overcome differences
Why did Birju trust Raja?
a) Because Raja was clever
b) Because Raja was strong
c) Because he liked to play
Answer: a) Because Raja was clever
Why did Raja trust Birju?
a) Because Birju was strong and kind
b) Because Birju was smart
c) Because Birju was fast
Answer: a) Because Birju was strong and kind
What kind of animals are usually friends in stories?
a) Different species
b) Same species
c) Any animals
Answer: b) Same species
How did they support each other?
a) By helping in danger and finding food
b) By playing together
c) By hiding from humans
Answer: a) By helping in danger and finding food
What does ‘unlikely’ mean in the chapter title?
a) Impossible
b) Not expected
c) Strange
Answer: b) Not expected
Did Raja and Birju remain friends until the end?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Partly
Answer: a) Yes
Who was stronger physically?
a) Raja
b) Birju
c) Both equal
Answer: b) Birju
Who was clever and smart?
a) Birju
b) Raja
c) Both
Answer: b) Raja
What was Birju’s first act of kindness?
a) Giving food
b) Freeing Raja from the trap
c) Protecting Raja from hunters
Answer: b) Freeing Raja from the trap
Why is this story popular among children?
a) Because of adventure
b) Because of the unlikely friendship
c) Because of the humor
Answer: b) Because of the unlikely friendship
Who benefited more from the friendship initially?
a) Raja
b) Birju
c) Both equally
Answer: a) Raja
Who showed loyalty in the story?
a) Only Raja
b) Only Birju
c) Both Raja and Birju
Answer: c) Both Raja and Birju
How did friendship help them face danger?
a) They fought together
b) They supported each other and stayed safe
c) They ran away
Answer: b) They supported each other and stayed safe
What is the story mainly about?
a) Strength and courage
b) Friendship between different animals
c) Hunting in the forest
Answer: b) Friendship between different animals
What did other animals learn from their friendship?
a) That differences don’t matter in friendship
b) That animals cannot be friends
c) That animals should stay apart
Answer: a) That differences don’t matter in friendship
Which character is an example of gratitude?
a) Birju
b) Raja
c) Both
Answer: b) Raja
Which character is an example of kindness?
a) Birju
b) Raja
c) Both
Answer: a) Birju
What makes their friendship unique?
a) They are different species helping each other
b) They are the same species
c) They live in different places
Answer: a) They are different species helping each other
