Read the Native American fable "Mukumik! Mukumik! Mukumik" Then, answer the question that follows
Pauppukkeewis was a mischievous person who played many peculiar tricks but always provided food for his family and children. However, there came a time when he and his entire family
were on the verge of starvation. Despite his efforts, he couldn't find any partridges, hares, or fish due to the deep snow and prolonged storm His lodge was near the Gilchiguma shores,
where the autumn storms had created towering ice formations resembling castles
One morning, Pauppukkeews decided to seek mercy from the spirits inhabiting these ice casties, believing that some of the spirits of his village resided there. He followed their instructions,
filled his sacks with ice and snow, and was instructed only to look back once he reached a specific hill near his lodge He was told to leave the bags there overnight and promised they would
be filled with fish by morning. Although he heard voices calling out and insulting him along the way, which were just the wind among the branches of the trees, Pauppukkeewis managed to
resist the temptation to look back. The following day, he discovered that his sacks were filled with fish.
Later, when Manabozho visited Pauppukkeewis, he was curious about the abundance of food during a time of scarcity Pauppukkeewis shared the secret and the necessary precautions
Intrigued, Manabozho decided to visit the icy castles He followed the same steps, filing his sacks with ice and snow However, he forgot the crucial instruction not to look back and turned
his head to see who was insulting him Although he saw no one, his disobedience reversed the charm, and his sacks remained filled with rubbish the next day. As a result, every year during
March, Manabozho is cursed to run over the hills while Pauppukkeewis follows, crying out, "Mukumik! Mukumik
Which of the following best states the universal theme of this table?
O Forgiveness is the key to inner peace
O Having a sense of humor is a source of joy and fun.
O Obedience brings rewards and disobedience leads to negative consequences
O Striving for personal excellence and continuous self-improvement is a worthwhile pursuit
