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Why did the king want to know answers to three questions?

The king thought that he would never fail if he knew the right answers to his three questions. It reflects his foresight as a king to be prepared for new ventures, his wisdom at seeking the right counsel and his ambition to succeed.


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Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom

(i) to fetch wise men.


(ii) to find answers to the questions.


(iii) to look for the wise hermit.


(iv) to announce a reward for those who could answer the questions.

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Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box.


1) Many wise men answered the king’s questions, _________


2) Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men _________


3) Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable _________


4) The king requested the hermit _________


5) The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound, _________

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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?