Can You Answer the Three Questions?

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What were the three questions that the king wanted answers to?

  • What is the right time to sleep, which people should he avoid, what is the most important thing for him to eat
  • What is the right time to wait, which people should he avoid, what is the most important thing for him to wear
  • What is the right time to begin something, which people should he listen to, what is the most important thing for him to do (correct)
  • What is the right time to end something, which people should he ignore, what is the least important thing for him to do

How did the wise men answer the king's first question?

  • The king should ask his advisors for guidance
  • It was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something
  • The king should notice all that was going on and avoid foolish measures
  • The king must prepare a timetable and follow it strictly (correct)

Why did the king send messengers throughout his kingdom?

  • To announce his upcoming wedding
  • To collect taxes from his subjects
  • To gather information about his enemies
  • To find people who could answer his three questions (correct)

Why did some people say the king needed council of wise men?

<p>Because the king couldn't decide on his own (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did some people say were the most necessary to the king?

<p>Councillors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did some people say was the answer to the third question?

<p>Fighting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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