Question 1

What was the season mentioned at the beginning of the story?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Hilsa fish. The story begins by describing how it was the season for Hilsa fish, and everyone, from fishermen to courtiers, was talking about nothing else.

Question 2

What challenge did the King give to Gopal?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is To bring a Hilsa fish to the palace without anyone asking about it. The King challenged Gopal's wit by asking him to buy a huge Hilsa and bring it to the court without a single person mentioning the fish.

Question 3

What did Gopal's wife think of him when he was dressing up?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is She thought he had gone mad. Seeing his half-shaven face, ash-smeared body, and rags, she was convinced he had lost his mind.

Question 4

What did Gopal do when the guards didn't let him in?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is He began to dance and sing loudly. To get the King's attention and force the guards to let him in, Gopal started making a scene outside the palace.

Question 5

What did Gopal remind the King about?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is The challenge about the Hilsa fish. Gopal reminded the King that he had successfully brought the fish without anyone asking about it.

Gopal and the Hilsa Fish