CBSE Class 8 · English · It So Happened
How the Camel Got His Hump
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) wrote the Just So Stories for children. This tale explains the camel's hump as punishment turned useful.
Summary
Horse, Dog and Ox asked the Camel to join work; he only said 'Humph!'
Horse, Dog and Ox asked the Camel to join work; he only said 'Humph!'
The three animals told the Djinn in charge of All Deserts.
The three animals told the Djinn in charge of All Deserts.
The Camel continued 'Humph!' while looking at his reflection.
The Camel continued 'Humph!' while looking at his reflection.
Djinn made a lumpy hump appear - punishment for missed work days.
Djinn made a lumpy hump appear - punishment for missed work days.
The hump holds three days' food so the Camel can catch up on work.
The hump holds three days' food so the Camel can catch up on work.
Camel still says 'Humph!' but now has a useful hump.
Camel still says 'Humph!' but now has a useful hump.
Now you know how the camel got his hump.
Now you know how the camel got his hump.
Hard words & meanings
| djinn | desert spirit |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| theme | main message |
| animals | see chapter context |
| Deserts | see chapter context |
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