The document provides objectives and details for a lesson on the short story "Three Questions" including:
- Summarizing the key events and moral of the story.
- Defining new vocabulary words.
- Outlining what students will learn including the characters and synopsis.
- Providing multiple choice and short answer questions to assess comprehension.
Ncert grade 7 english honeycomb chapter 1 the three questionsPinky Patel
This file is regarding NCERT Grade 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 1 The Three Questions. It contains Picture Board that helps you understanding the concept better and in an interesting way and it also contains some of the Question - Answers to help you with your notes.
The king wanted answers to three questions: the right time to begin things, the right people to listen to, and the most important thing to do. He offered a reward but was unhappy with the answers he received. Finally, he asked a wise hermit. When the king approached, the hermit continued digging but did not immediately answer. Eventually, the hermit said the most important time is now, the most important person is who you are with now, and the most important thing is to do good for that person.
1. A certain king wanted to know three things and sent messengers throughout his kingdom to find the answers.
2. The wise men he consulted answered the king's questions differently.
3. It was necessary to look into the future to answer some questions, and only magicians could do that.
The summary is:
1. The document describes a Wimba session with Mrs. Hill discussing the short story "The Emperor's Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy.
2. In the story, a king asks a hermit how to know the right time for everything, the most important people, and the most important thing.
3. The hermit does not directly answer but illustrates the answers through the king's actions of helping an injured man. The hermit later explains that the present moment, the person you are with, and helping them are most important.
This document contains an English lesson plan for a secondary school class. It includes exercises on language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and translation. The plan covers filling in missing dialogue, rewriting sentences, answering questions about texts, and writing a short paragraph.
This document provides sample questions and suggestions for the JSC (Junior School Certificate) English examination in Bangladesh in 2014. It includes sample reading comprehension questions with passages about pearls and William Shakespeare. It also provides suggestions for other exam sections like filling in blanks, rearranging sentences, letter writing, application writing, and short story/paragraph writing. Suggested topics include load shedding, tree plantation, national flags, school libraries, and traffic jams. Sample dialogues, stories, and letters are also included among the suggestions.
This document provides an overview of a unit from the Kerala reader for Class 9 on the topic of "Wisdom Outweighs Any Wealth". It includes a poem, story, and speech. The poem is "Let No One Steal Your Dreams" by Paul Cookson. The story is "The Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. The speech is "Education is the Only Solution" by Malala Yousafzai. Learning outcomes, activities, and definitions are also provided to help students understand and engage with the materials.
The king asks a hermit how to know the right time to act, who the most important people are, and what the most important things are. When the king helps the hermit by digging in his garden and then helps a wounded man by caring for his injuries, the hermit explains that these were the answers to the king's questions - the present time is most important, the person you are with at the moment is most important, and helping that person is the most important thing you can do.
Ncert grade 7 english honeycomb chapter 1 the three questionsPinky Patel
This file is regarding NCERT Grade 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 1 The Three Questions. It contains Picture Board that helps you understanding the concept better and in an interesting way and it also contains some of the Question - Answers to help you with your notes.
The king wanted answers to three questions: the right time to begin things, the right people to listen to, and the most important thing to do. He offered a reward but was unhappy with the answers he received. Finally, he asked a wise hermit. When the king approached, the hermit continued digging but did not immediately answer. Eventually, the hermit said the most important time is now, the most important person is who you are with now, and the most important thing is to do good for that person.
1. A certain king wanted to know three things and sent messengers throughout his kingdom to find the answers.
2. The wise men he consulted answered the king's questions differently.
3. It was necessary to look into the future to answer some questions, and only magicians could do that.
The summary is:
1. The document describes a Wimba session with Mrs. Hill discussing the short story "The Emperor's Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy.
2. In the story, a king asks a hermit how to know the right time for everything, the most important people, and the most important thing.
3. The hermit does not directly answer but illustrates the answers through the king's actions of helping an injured man. The hermit later explains that the present moment, the person you are with, and helping them are most important.
This document contains an English lesson plan for a secondary school class. It includes exercises on language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and translation. The plan covers filling in missing dialogue, rewriting sentences, answering questions about texts, and writing a short paragraph.
This document provides sample questions and suggestions for the JSC (Junior School Certificate) English examination in Bangladesh in 2014. It includes sample reading comprehension questions with passages about pearls and William Shakespeare. It also provides suggestions for other exam sections like filling in blanks, rearranging sentences, letter writing, application writing, and short story/paragraph writing. Suggested topics include load shedding, tree plantation, national flags, school libraries, and traffic jams. Sample dialogues, stories, and letters are also included among the suggestions.
This document provides an overview of a unit from the Kerala reader for Class 9 on the topic of "Wisdom Outweighs Any Wealth". It includes a poem, story, and speech. The poem is "Let No One Steal Your Dreams" by Paul Cookson. The story is "The Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. The speech is "Education is the Only Solution" by Malala Yousafzai. Learning outcomes, activities, and definitions are also provided to help students understand and engage with the materials.
The king asks a hermit how to know the right time to act, who the most important people are, and what the most important things are. When the king helps the hermit by digging in his garden and then helps a wounded man by caring for his injuries, the hermit explains that these were the answers to the king's questions - the present time is most important, the person you are with at the moment is most important, and helping that person is the most important thing you can do.
The king sought advice from a wise hermit on three questions: When is the right time to act, who are the most important people to listen to, and what are the most important things to do. When the king asked the hermit these questions, the hermit did not answer and instead had the king help him with physical labor like digging. While they worked, an injured man interrupted them and the king helped save his life, even though this man had previously wanted to kill the king. Because of this act of kindness, the former enemy was so grateful that he pledged his loyalty and service to the king. After helping the injured man, the king asked the hermit again for answers. The hermit still did not speak
1. The king fell ill and cut off the heads of doctors who failed to cure him.
2. A poor doctor prescribed the king would be well if he wore the shirt of a happy man overnight.
3. Couriers searched but found no happy man, until seeing a beggar who was happy despite owning no shirt.
4. The king then devoted himself to serving his people, which made him and his country happy and healthy.
The king sought answers to three questions from wise men but received many different responses. Dissatisfied, he sought advice from a wise hermit. While digging in his garden, a wounded enemy approached the hermit and king. The king cared for the wounded man, saving his life. The next day, the hermit explained to the king that the most important time is now, the most necessary person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to do good for that person.
The document is a Spanish language test containing multiple choice questions about grammar, graphs, incomplete texts, dialogs and comprehension exercises. It includes questions about constructing sentences, interpreting graphs, completing blanks in texts, ordering paragraphs, finishing incomplete dialogs, understanding situations and comprehending passages. The test assesses skills in reading comprehension, grammar, and logical thinking in Spanish.
The document provides a detailed lesson plan for teaching an English chapter called "King Thrushbeard" to class 4 students. It includes the learning objectives, prereading activities, a paraphrasing of the chapter, worksheets, discussion questions, and activities. The chapter teaches students about the negative effects of arrogance through the story of a proud princess who is married to a beggar by her angry father and learns humility through her difficult experiences.
This document summarizes a short story called "Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. It provides background on Tolstoy and then summarizes the plot of the story. The story is about a king who wants to know the answer to three questions: when is the right time to do something, who should he take advice from, and what is the most important thing to do. He searches for answers but is unsatisfied until meeting a hermit who tells him the most important time is now, the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to help that person.
This document is a PowerPoint presentation about a short story called "Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. It summarizes the plot of the story, which is about a king who seeks to learn the answers to three questions: when is the right time to begin something, who should he take advice from, and how to decide what is most important to do. In the story, the king encounters a wounded enemy in the forest and saves his life, making peace with his former enemy. The hermit then explains to the king that the most important time is now, the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to help that person.
The document provides information about a second year secondary school exam, including language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and translation questions. Some key details include:
- The exam covers language functions like responding to situations, identifying speakers and locations in mini-dialogues, and persuading a friend.
- Vocabulary questions test choosing the correct meaning of words in context and finding mistakes in sentences.
- Reading comprehension passages cover topics like hibernation, struggling sports clubs, and suggestions to save a youth club.
- Translation questions involve translating a paragraph about modified food into Arabic and a paragraph about developing Egypt's Sinai into English.
This document provides an introduction to public speaking. It discusses that public speaking involves using speech to inform and influence an audience. It emphasizes that developing public speaking skills is important for class representatives to help improve the learning experience. The document outlines key skills for public speaking like planning, preparation, and positive non-verbal communication. It provides tips for structuring presentations and using body language effectively. Examples are given of both positive and negative non-verbal cues. The document promotes a student leaders program for further developing public speaking abilities.
This document contains examples of different HTML elements including definition lists, ordered lists, nested lists, tables, and a registration form. It demonstrates how to structure information using these elements like defining MS Office applications using a definition list, listing fruits in an ordered list starting at number 5, creating a nested list with multiple choice questions, building a table with student details, and designing a registration form with various input fields.
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This document discusses the four main types of pollution: air, water, noise, and land pollution. It provides details on the causes and effects of each type. Air pollution is caused mainly by industries, automobiles, and gases from fuels. It affects human health, animals, plants, and the atmosphere. Water pollution results from industrial and organic wastes and can cause diseases. Noise pollution stems from traffic, construction, airports, and industries and leads to health issues. Land pollution is due to mining, sewage, garbage, and industrial waste. The document urges efforts to reduce pollution such as using renewable fuels and resources and properly disposing of waste.
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Conserving water provides multiple benefits. It saves energy required to treat and distribute water, lowering carbon footprints. Less water usage also keeps more water in ecosystems, maintaining habitats for wildlife. There are simple ways to conserve water at home, like turning off faucets while brushing teeth, only running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing leaks, and using low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Planting rain gardens and installing rain barrels also helps conserve water by capturing runoff. Sharing water conservation knowledge with others can further reduce usage.
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"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
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Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
The king sought advice from a wise hermit on three questions: When is the right time to act, who are the most important people to listen to, and what are the most important things to do. When the king asked the hermit these questions, the hermit did not answer and instead had the king help him with physical labor like digging. While they worked, an injured man interrupted them and the king helped save his life, even though this man had previously wanted to kill the king. Because of this act of kindness, the former enemy was so grateful that he pledged his loyalty and service to the king. After helping the injured man, the king asked the hermit again for answers. The hermit still did not speak
1. The king fell ill and cut off the heads of doctors who failed to cure him.
2. A poor doctor prescribed the king would be well if he wore the shirt of a happy man overnight.
3. Couriers searched but found no happy man, until seeing a beggar who was happy despite owning no shirt.
4. The king then devoted himself to serving his people, which made him and his country happy and healthy.
The king sought answers to three questions from wise men but received many different responses. Dissatisfied, he sought advice from a wise hermit. While digging in his garden, a wounded enemy approached the hermit and king. The king cared for the wounded man, saving his life. The next day, the hermit explained to the king that the most important time is now, the most necessary person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to do good for that person.
The document is a Spanish language test containing multiple choice questions about grammar, graphs, incomplete texts, dialogs and comprehension exercises. It includes questions about constructing sentences, interpreting graphs, completing blanks in texts, ordering paragraphs, finishing incomplete dialogs, understanding situations and comprehending passages. The test assesses skills in reading comprehension, grammar, and logical thinking in Spanish.
The document provides a detailed lesson plan for teaching an English chapter called "King Thrushbeard" to class 4 students. It includes the learning objectives, prereading activities, a paraphrasing of the chapter, worksheets, discussion questions, and activities. The chapter teaches students about the negative effects of arrogance through the story of a proud princess who is married to a beggar by her angry father and learns humility through her difficult experiences.
This document summarizes a short story called "Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. It provides background on Tolstoy and then summarizes the plot of the story. The story is about a king who wants to know the answer to three questions: when is the right time to do something, who should he take advice from, and what is the most important thing to do. He searches for answers but is unsatisfied until meeting a hermit who tells him the most important time is now, the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to help that person.
This document is a PowerPoint presentation about a short story called "Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy. It summarizes the plot of the story, which is about a king who seeks to learn the answers to three questions: when is the right time to begin something, who should he take advice from, and how to decide what is most important to do. In the story, the king encounters a wounded enemy in the forest and saves his life, making peace with his former enemy. The hermit then explains to the king that the most important time is now, the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to help that person.
The document provides information about a second year secondary school exam, including language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and translation questions. Some key details include:
- The exam covers language functions like responding to situations, identifying speakers and locations in mini-dialogues, and persuading a friend.
- Vocabulary questions test choosing the correct meaning of words in context and finding mistakes in sentences.
- Reading comprehension passages cover topics like hibernation, struggling sports clubs, and suggestions to save a youth club.
- Translation questions involve translating a paragraph about modified food into Arabic and a paragraph about developing Egypt's Sinai into English.
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This document provides an introduction to public speaking. It discusses that public speaking involves using speech to inform and influence an audience. It emphasizes that developing public speaking skills is important for class representatives to help improve the learning experience. The document outlines key skills for public speaking like planning, preparation, and positive non-verbal communication. It provides tips for structuring presentations and using body language effectively. Examples are given of both positive and negative non-verbal cues. The document promotes a student leaders program for further developing public speaking abilities.
This document contains examples of different HTML elements including definition lists, ordered lists, nested lists, tables, and a registration form. It demonstrates how to structure information using these elements like defining MS Office applications using a definition list, listing fruits in an ordered list starting at number 5, creating a nested list with multiple choice questions, building a table with student details, and designing a registration form with various input fields.
Class 7 English ch 3 - A Gift of Chappals IbrahimSarkar
The children find a kitten in the backyard of Rukku Manni's house. Ravi has difficulty getting milk for the kitten without arousing suspicion from his grandmother. He manages to get milk by drinking some himself. The children discuss how the elders scold them when they are kind to animals. They name the kitten Mahendran.
This document discusses the four main types of pollution: air, water, noise, and land pollution. It provides details on the causes and effects of each type. Air pollution is caused mainly by industries, automobiles, and gases from fuels. It affects human health, animals, plants, and the atmosphere. Water pollution results from industrial and organic wastes and can cause diseases. Noise pollution stems from traffic, construction, airports, and industries and leads to health issues. Land pollution is due to mining, sewage, garbage, and industrial waste. The document urges efforts to reduce pollution such as using renewable fuels and resources and properly disposing of waste.
Emotional intelligence an important thing IbrahimSarkar
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others and use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. Research shows emotional intelligence is the strongest predictor of workplace performance and that people with average IQs outperform those with highest IQs 70% of the time due to emotional intelligence. The document outlines strategies to improve self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills which comprise emotional intelligence. It recommends choosing a skill to focus on, using specific strategies, finding a mentor, practicing consistently, and measuring progress to increase emotional intelligence over time.
Conserving water provides multiple benefits. It saves energy required to treat and distribute water, lowering carbon footprints. Less water usage also keeps more water in ecosystems, maintaining habitats for wildlife. There are simple ways to conserve water at home, like turning off faucets while brushing teeth, only running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing leaks, and using low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Planting rain gardens and installing rain barrels also helps conserve water by capturing runoff. Sharing water conservation knowledge with others can further reduce usage.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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2. Objectives
To enable students to understand the passage and grasp its meaning.
To enable the students to read English passage loudly with correct
pronunciation.
To enable them to understand the passage by silent reading.
To enable them to express the ideas of the passage orally and in writing.
To enrich their active and passive vocabularies.
To read the passage from Three Questions with correct pronunciation.
To enable the students to express the ideas of the passage orally and in
writing.
To enable them to get knowledge contained in the lesson.
To enrich their vocabulary.
To make the students learn the importance of time and develop the right
attitude in them.
3. New Words:
Council= a group --- Example: Student council
Hermit : saint-- Example: He saw a hermit in the forest.
Greet:welcome
Example: The President was greeted with catcalls.
Faint : to become unconscious .
Example: A student fainted in the morning assembly.
Seized: took away
Example: The terrorists seized the politicians.
4. What will I learn in this lesson?
Moral
The most important time, person, and thing belongs in the present time, so make the best of what you
have here and now.
Quiz
Answer some questions based on the story you read in the form of a comic.
Characters
The King
The Hermit
The wounded man
Synopsis
A king is intrigued by three deeply important questions, and he comes across a hermit who answers his
questions and shows us all a new way of life.
5.
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7.
8.
9.
10. Multiciple Choice Questions:
Q1.What is the meaning of return ?
a.give back
b.severely injured
c.loyal
d.Pardon
Q2. What is the meaning of beds ?
a.severely injured
b.got up from sleep
c.pardon
d.small patches of ground for plants
Q3.What is the meaning of pity ?
a.severely injured
b.feel sorry for
c.small patches of ground for plants
d.severely injured
11. Q4.What is the meaning of faithful ?
a. got up from sleep
b. pardon
c. Loyal
d. small patches of ground for plants
Q5. What is the meaning of forgive ?
a. severely injured
b. pardon
c. Loyal
d. give back
Q6.What is the meaning of awoke ?
a. severely injured
b. pardon
c. got up from sleep
d.Loyal
Q7. The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
a. The king gave him fifty gold coins to show his forgiveness.
b.The king said that he would send his servants and his own doctor to look after him, and he also promised
to return the man his property.
c. The king helped the bearded man set up his business.
d.The king showed his forgiveness by marrying his daughter to the man.
12. Q8. Why did he ask for the king’s forgiveness?
a. The bearded man asked for the king's forgiveness because he wanted the king's sympathy.
b. He asked for the king's forgiveness because he had stolen money from the palace.
c. He asked for the king's forgiveness because he had broken a very expensive vase.
d. He asked for the king's forgiveness because he had come with the intention of killing the king but the king saved his
life.
Q9. Who was the bearded man?
a. The bearded man was the king's enemy and had come to take revenge on the king.
b. The bearded man was a priest.
c. The bearded man was a magician.
d. He was the king's courtier.
Q10. How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
a. They helped the wounded man by giving him money for his treatment.
b. They helped the wounded man find a new house.
c. The king and the hermit removed his clothes and the king dressed his wound twice till he stopped bleeding.
d. The king and the hermit took the wounded man to a hospital.
Q11. Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
a. Yes, they did, and the king was satisfied with the answers.
b. No, they did not, because the king had made a fake promise of giving a reward.
c. No, they did not win a reward, because the king was not satisfied with the answers.
d. Yes, they did, and the king gave rewards to all of them because they tried to answer his questions.
13. Q12. What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
a. The suggestions to the third question's answer were to play games and relax.
b. They suggested that the king should build himself a new palace.
c. Suggestions that were made in answer to the third question were fighting, science, and religious worship.
d. They suggested that the king should learn magic.
Q13. In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
a. In answer to the second question, the people said that the king should take advice of his courtiers, soldiers, priests, and
doctors.
b. People said that the advice of magicians will be important to the king.
c. People said that the king should take advice of his children.
d. In answer to the second question, the people said that the advice of his wife will be important.
Q14. Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
a. The king was advised to go to magicians because he wanted to learn magic tricks.
b. He was advised to go to magicians, because to find out the best time to do a thing one should know the future and only
magicians could tell the future.
c. He was advised to go to magicians because they needed help.
d. The king was advised to go to magicians because the magician was to show some new magic tricks.
Q15. Complete the sentence: The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound, _____________.
a. but the bleeding would not stop.
b.to answer three questions.
c. but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
d. and follow it strictly.
e. to help the king act at the right time.
14. Q16. Complete the sentence: The king requested the hermit ________________.
a. but the bleeding would not stop.
b. to answer three questions.
c. but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
d. and follow it strictly.
e. to help the king act at the right time.
Q17.Complete the sentence: Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable ___________.
a.but the bleeding would not stop.
b.to answer three questions.
c.but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
d. and follow it strictly.
e.to help the king act at the right time.
Q18. Complete the sentence: Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men ___________.
a. but the bleeding would not stop.
b. to answer three questions.
c. but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
d. and follow it strictly.
e. to help the king act at the right time
Q19. Complete the sentence: Many wise men answered the king’s questions ___________.
a. but the bleeding would not stop.
b. to answer three questions.
c. but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
d. and follow it strictly.
e. to help the king act at the right time.
15. Q20. Why did the king want to know answers to the three questions?
a. The king thought that if he knew the answers to those three questions he would never fail.
b. He wanted to know the answers because he had his exams the next day.
c. The king wanted to know the answers because his son had asked him those questions.
d. He wanted to know the answers because he thought those answers would help him find a
good wife.
Q21. Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom ?
a. to fetch wise men.
b. to look for the wise hermit.
c. to find answers to the questions.
d. to announce a reward for someone who could answer the questions.
16. Short Questions
Q1: What were the king’s three questions?
Ans: The king wanted to know three things- the right time to begin a thing, the right person he should consult and the most
important thing for him to do.
Q2: Why was he keen to get the answers?
Ans: He was keen to get the answers so as never to fail in life.
Q3: Who did he call to the court to answer his questions?
Ans: The king called wise men to his court to answer his questions.
Q4: Why did the king go to the wood?
Ans: The king went to the wood to meet a wise hermit.
Q5: What did he do there?
Ans: He took the spade from the hermit and started digging the beds.
Q6: Who came running towards the hut?
Ans: A wounded man came running towards the hut.
Q7: Who wounded him in the wood?
Ans: The king’s bodyguard wounded him in the wood.
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18. Answers of the Textbook Questions
Working with the Text: (Page 14 & 15)
Q1. Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
Ans: The king was told that in order to decide the right time for doing something, it was necessary to look into the future. Since
only magicians could do so, he was advised to go to magicians.
Q2. In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
Ans: The second question also got varied responses. As answer to this question, some said that the people most necessary to the
king were his councillors. Hence, their advice would be the most important. Others said that the priests were the most
important. A few others chose the doctors. And yet others said that his soldiers were the most important.
Q3. What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
Ans: In answer to the third question, some said that the most important thing was science. Others said fighting; and yet others
chose religious worship.
Q4. Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
Ans: No, the wise men did not win the reward. As he got very different answers to his questions, the king was not satisfied, and
therefore, he chose not to give the reward to anyone.
Q5. How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
Ans: When the king and the hermit saw the large wound on the man’s stomach, the king washed and covered it with his
handkerchief. Since the blood did not stop flowing, he re-dressed the wound until it stopped bleeding. When the man felt better,
he gave fresh water to him. Then, with the help of the hermit, he took the wounded man into the hut and laid him on the bed.
This is how they helped the wounded man.
19. Q6. (i) Who was the bearded man?
Ans: The bearded man an enemy of the king. The king had put the man’s brother to death and had also seized his property. That
is why he wanted to take revenge on the king.
(ii) Why did he ask for the king’s forgiveness?
Ans: He had come with the intention of killing the king. When he left his hiding place, the king’s bodyguard recognised him and
thus, wounded him. He managed to escape, but would have died if the king had not taken care of him and dressed his wounds.
Ironically, he was saved by the very person whose life he wanted to take. That is why he asked for the king’s forgiveness.
Q7. The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
Ans: The king forgave the man. He showed his forgiveness by telling him that he would send his servants and his own doctor to
look after him. He also promised to give back the man his property.
Q8. What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and
why?
Ans: In answer to the first question, the hermit said that there is only one time that is important and that time is ‘Now’. It is the
only time when one has any power to act.
The hermit answered the second question by saying that the most necessary person is the person you are with at a particular
moment. This is because no one knows what will happen in the future and whether we will meet anyone else.
The hermit’s response to the third question was that the most important thing is to do good for the person one is with. This is
because all are sent into this world for that purpose alone.
All the answers are linked to each other and have their own significance.