Instead of the Rooster

Jul 17, 2026

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This is a narrative about a young narrator named Kesai who describes an incident where she was accidentally shot by an arrow while her family was trying to catch chickens. The story details the chaotic chase, the moment of the accident, and Kesai's subsequent treatment at two medical centers: Baiyer River Health Centre and Mount Hagen Hospital. Despite dire prognoses from doctors, her parents' persistent prayers offered hope. The narrative concludes with comprehension questions designed to gauge the reader's understanding of the events, characters, and medical aspects of the story. The document also includes multiple-choice questions and open-ended prompts encouraging critical thinking about the accident's avoidance and the characters' motivations and actions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time31 min

Instead of the Rooster

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FAQs

Who was using a bow and arrow in the story?

Uncle Saki was using the bow and arrow to shoot the rooster.

What happened to Kesai during the chase?

Kesai was accidentally shot by an arrow from Uncle Saki's bow.

Where was Kesai taken for medical treatment?

Kesai was first taken to Baiyer River Health Centre and later to Mount Hagen Hospital.

What gave Kesai's parents hope despite the dire medical situation?

Kesai's parents found hope in praying together to God for her recovery.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Quinn