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Chapter Analysis
Beginner16 pages • EnglishQuick Summary
In the story 'Three Questions' by Leo Tolstoy, retold for children, a king seeks answers to what he believes are the three most important questions in life: the right time to do something, the right people to listen to, and the most crucial thing to do. Seeking wisdom, he turns to a hermit, who teaches him through experience that the most important time is now, the most necessary person is the one with you, and the most important deed is to do good. Additionally, the poem 'The Squirrel' describes a lively squirrel, focusing on its playful movements and appearance.
Key Topics
- •Importance of time
- •Value of compassion
- •The role of forgiveness
- •Decision making
- •Mindfulness
- •Consequences of actions
- •Interpersonal relationships
- •Moral choices
Learning Objectives
- ✓Understand the significance of the present moment.
- ✓Recognize the impact of compassion and forgiveness.
- ✓Analyze the moral lessons in decision-making.
- ✓Reflect on the importance of interpersonal relations.
- ✓Interpret the philosophical questions posed by the king.
- ✓Gain insights into the resolution of conflicts through kindness.
Questions in Chapter
Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
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In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
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What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
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Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
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Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box.
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How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
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(i) Who was the bearded man? (ii) Why did he ask for the king's forgiveness?
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The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
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What were the hermit's answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and why?
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Additional Practice Questions
Why did the king decide to visit the hermit?
easyAnswer: The king visited the hermit because he was not satisfied with the answers given by his wise men and hoped that the hermit might help him find the correct answers to his questions.
Explain the significance of the king helping the hermit with his work.
mediumAnswer: By helping the hermit, the king unknowingly engaged in the most important action at that moment, illustrating the hermit's lesson that the most important time is now and the most important person is the one you are with.
What moral lessons can be derived from the king's interaction with the wounded man?
mediumAnswer: The king learns compassion and forgiveness, as he heals and forgives a man who intended to harm him, realizing the potential for kindness to transform an enemy into a friend.
Discuss the role of forgiveness in the story.
hardAnswer: Forgiveness plays a central role as the king forgives the wounded man, turning enmity into loyalty, demonstrating that forgiveness can alter relationships and promote peace.
How does the hermit's advice relate to the concept of mindfulness?
hardAnswer: The hermit's advice emphasizes living in the present—being mindful of 'now' as the most significant time, aligning with mindfulness's focus on current awareness to achieve peace and effectiveness.