1: What is revealed about the division in the bird kingdom in Act V?
A1: Act V reveals that the owls live opulently while the day birds live in poverty, highlighting the inequality in the bird kingdom.
Q2: Who are the main characters involved in restoring balance to the kingdom?
A2: Oyundi, Ochongorio, Veteran P, Little P, Osogo, and the other day birds work together to challenge the owls and bring justice to the kingdom.
Q3: How does Money Bags react to Oyundi’s actions?
A3: Money Bags is furious. He tries to stop Oyundi, accuses her of betrayal, and is eventually arrested after the king and other birds turn against him
Q4: What role does the Royal Flute play in Act V?
A4: Osogo uses the Royal Flute to signal and unite the birds. It also serves as a symbol of rebellion and the power of truth in exposing secrets.
Q5: How does Oyundi become a leader in the bird kingdom?
A5: Oyundi is crowned Queen of the Kingdom of Birds after exposing the secrets of Money Bags and the king, showing her courage, intelligence, and dedication to justice.
Q6: What happens to Tel Tel in Act V?
A6: Tel Tel is initially arrested for treason but is later welcomed into “The Flock of Birds” after Oyundi negotiates her inclusion and reveals the importance of the golden bead.
Q7: What is the significance of the golden bead?
A7: The golden bead symbolizes power in the kingdom. Oyundi renders it powerless by dipping it in the river, signifying a new era where no single bird can dominate others.
Q8: How does the act end?
A8: The act ends with the celebration of freedom, the dissolution of the old parliament, the establishment of “The Flock of Birds,” and Oyundi crowned as the new queen, uniting all birds in fairness and justice.
Q9: What lessons can students learn from Act V?
A9: Act V teaches about justice, leadership, unity, courage, and the importance of using power responsibly. It also shows how perseverance and intelligence can overcome oppression.