Think Through Mahabarata

(What Do You Think)
#1 [Question] What was your reaction to Arjuna?
[Answer] My reaction to Arjuna was shocked because he was the best on every weapon so he had to be powerful.

(Comprehension Check)
[Question] How does Drona test his students skills in archery?
[Answer] Drona tests his students skills in archery by questioning them on certain things.

[Question] How does Arjuna show that he is the best student?
[Answer] Arjuna shows that he is the best student by showing his excellence.

[Question] How does Drona reward Arjuna?
[Answer] Drona rewards Arjuna by giving him a invincible weapon that is named Brahma-Head.

#2 [Question] Active Reading: Seeing Contrasts! Review the two lists you made in your readers notebook, In what ways is Arjuna different from the rest of the students?
[Answer] Arjuna is different from the rest of the students because hes his own person, and not like all the other students.

#3 [Question] Judging from your list of Arjuna's qualities, which traits do you think were admired in ancient India were alot of regular human traits?
[Answer] Some traits that I think were admired in ancient India were alot of regular human traits.

#4 [Question] What is your opinion of Drona as a teacher?
[Answer] My opinion of Drona as a teacher is a strong good opinion, I believe Drona is a good teacher.

#5 [Question] Why do you think Indian parents still tell this story to their children? What lessons does it contain?
[Answer] I think they still tell this story to inform their children of important things. The lesson it contains is just letting you know to be careful in life.

#6 [Question](Comparing Texts) Does Drona remind you of any other figure from literature, films, or comics? Explain.
[Answer] No, he doesnt remind me of anyone else.

#7 [Question](Connect To Life) Think about any lesson you found in the story, Based on your own experiences, do you think that lesson is true?
[Answer] Yes, I think the lessons are true.