'The Tea Kettle' Story in English by Priyankar Gupta | Summary | Question and Answers.
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The story 'The Tea Kettle' written by Priyankar Gupta centres around the theme of Truthfulness, honesty, gratitude, and deep emotional intelligence. It is about a Tea Kettle which is actually a magical creature (a badger). The tea kettle sometimes changes its shape and became a badger to dance and sing aloud to enjoy its life to fullest. But when people saw its transformation they thought that the tea kettle had a devil in it...
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- The Tea Kettle -
'The Tea Kettle' story in english :
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# Summary :
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The Tea Kettle Summary :
A holy priest of Japan bought an old bronze tea kettle at a shop. At the temple, as the priest fell asleep, the tea kettle changed its shape and became a badger. When the kettle badger began to dance and sing aloud, the surprised pupils at the temple chased it, but could not catch it. And the badger became a tea kettle again. The priest thought the tea kettle had a devil in it, so he sold it to a tinker.
The tinker kept the tea kettle with him. At night, it changed into a badger again. The badger explained that it was not a devil or the product of any black magic. It also said that it had been tortured by people previously. The tinker took good care of the kettle badger. They both became friends.
When the badger realised that the tinker was poor, it offered to help him by performing as a circus animal. They named their show the Bumbuku-Chagama. Many people came to watch the performance of the talking walking shape-shifting badger. They earned a lot of money; the tinker became rich.
After many years, the badger wanted to leave because he did not want to remain a badger anymore. He wanted to become an ordinary tea kettle again.
Fulfilling his friend's last wish, the tinker gave the tea kettle and half of his wealth to the temple.
It is said that the kettle was worshipped at the temple for many years.
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# Word - Meaning :
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⚈ Province : Section of a country with its own local government.
⚈ Rin : A Japanese unit of currency.
⚈ Novice : Trainee; apprentice.
⚈ Smug : Having or showing an excessive pride in one's achievements.
⚈ Spout : A tube projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured.
⚈ Hullabaloo : A loud noise made by annoyed people.
⚈ Witchcraft : The practice of black magic, the use of spells.
⚈ Mercy : Forgiveness.
⚈ Hobgoblin : A small, ugly and mischievous creature that likes to trick people.
⚈ Badger : A heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family.
⚈ Tinker : A person who mends metal utensils.
⚈ Flocked : Moved or went together in a crowd.
⚈ Minting money : Earning a very large amount of money.
⚈ Sacred : Regarded with great respect.
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# Question Answers :
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# Choose the correct answers.
Q1. Where did the priest live?
a. KΕzuke province in Japan ✅
b. Shikoku province in Japan
c. In a province in Korea
d. None of these
Q2. What was the ancient tea ceremony called?
a. Badger tea ceremony
b. Bumbuku
c. Cha-no-yu ✅
d. Chai-no-yu
Q3. How much did the priest pay for the bronze tea kettle?
a. Four rin
b. Two rin
c. Five rin
d. Three rin ✅
Q4. Who was the kettle in reality?
a. A trained circus animal
b. A badger-tea kettle
c. A metal kettle
d. The prince of badger kettles ✅
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# Reference to the context.
Q.
He was the talk of the town and very soon, they were minting money.
a. Who was the talk of the town?
Answer :
The kettle, which had magical abilities and could perform tricks, became the talk of the town.
b. How did he become the talk of the town?
Answer :
The tinker organized public shows where the kettle danced, sang, and performed clever acts, which amazed people and made it popular.
c. Who were minting money and how?
Answer :
The tinker and the kettle were earning large amounts of money by putting up entertaining shows that attracted huge crowds.
Q.
Are you poor, tinker?
a. Who is the speaker here?
Answer :
The kettle, which was actually a badger in disguise, is the speaker in this line.
b. Why did the speaker say so?
Answer :
The kettle observed the simple and modest lifestyle of the tinker and realized that he lived in poverty.
c. What did the speaker do to help the tinker?
Answer :
The kettle offered to help by using its talents- dancing, singing, performing tricks-to entertain and people and help the tinker earn a livelihood.
Q.
I would like to be given to the Morinji temple as a sacred treasure.
a. Who is the speaker? When does he say this?
Answer :
The kettle is the speaker. It says this at the end of its life, when it feels that its time has came to an end in the human world.
b. Who did he express his wish to?
Answer :
The kettle expressed its final wish to the tinker, who had cared for it lovingly.
c. Why did he want to be given away to the temple?
Answer :
The kettle wanted to be placed in the temple as a sacred treasure, so that it could be honoured and remembered, not just as a magical object, but as something worthy of reverence.
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# Answer the following questions :
Q.
What happened when a novice rubbed the tea kettle?
Answer :
When a novice rubbed the tea kettle, it began to gleam with an unusual brilliance, shining like polished gold. The unexpected glow surprised everyone, making them curious. This mysterious transformation hinted that the kettle was no ordinary object, and it marked the beginning of an unusual adventure in the temple.
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What happened when the priest fell asleep?
Answer :
As soon as the priest fell asleep, something magical happened. The kettle started to stir, and to everyone's shock, it sprouted a hairy head, two bright eyes, and four tiny paws. This strange sight revealed that the kettle was actually a creature-part kettle, part animal-living in disguise.
Q.
How did the novices react when they saw the tea kettle dance?
Answer :
The novices were absolutely stunned and frightened when they saw the kettle rise and begin to dance on its own. They couldn't believe their eyes. In panic, they tried to catch it, but the kettle moved quickly and cleverly, creating chaos and confusion inside the temple.
Q.
How did the priest get rid of the tea kettle?
Answer :
Disturbed and confused by the kettle's strange behaviour, the priest decided he could no longer keep it. He sold it to a tinker who happened to be passing by. The deal was made for twenty copper coins, and the priest was relieved to be rid of the magical object.
Q.
What requests did the badger make to the tinker?
Answer :
The badger, who lived in the tea kettle, kindly asked the tinker for shelter. He requested to sleep in the tinker's bed at night because the cold made it uncomfortable. In return, the badger promised to help the tinker and soon became a loyal companion and helper.
Q.
Describe the bond between the kettle and the tinker.
Answer :
The kettle and the tinker formed a warm and trusting bond. The kettle, which was actually a magical badger, entertained people with tricks and performances. This brought the tinker fame and money. Their relationship grew stronger over time, built on friendship, mutual support, and shared experiences during their travels.
Q.
How was the attitude of the tinker different from that of the people at the temple? Did it work in his favour? Give reasons.
Answer :
Unlike the temple priests who feared and rejected the magical kettle, the tinker responded with kindness and curiosity. Instead of panicking, he listened patiently to the kettle's story. This respectful and compassionate attitude worked in his favour, as the kettle chose to stay with him and helped him become successful.
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How did the tea kettle prove to be a true friend to the tinker?
Answer :
The kettle proved to be a loyal and selfless companion. It used its magical talents to perform in shows, bringing joy to people and helping the tinker earn money. The kettle stood by the tinker for years, never demanding anything in return, and shared in both his struggles and success.
Q.
The tinker was unhappy to part with the badger kettle, but he honoured its wish and gave it away to the temple. Along with the badger, he also gave away half of the wealth earned. Comment on the character of the tinker with reference to this act.
Answer :
The tinker's actions reflect his honesty, gratitude, and deep emotional intelligence. He valued friendship over wealth and respected the kettle's final wish. By giving away not only the kettle but also half his earnings, he showed remarkable humility and generosity. His selfless nature made him a truly admirable character.
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