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What did the beggar feel when he saw the King's chariot approaching?
What did the beggar feel when he saw the King's chariot approaching?
The beggar's hopes rose high and he felt that the luck of his life had come at last.
What did the beggar give to the King when asked, 'What hast thou to give to me?'
What did the beggar give to the King when asked, 'What hast thou to give to me?'
The beggar gave the King the least little grain of corn from his wallet.
Why was the beggar confused when the King asked him, 'What hast thou to give to me?'
Why was the beggar confused when the King asked him, 'What hast thou to give to me?'
The beggar was confused because he expected to receive alms unasked, not be asked for something himself.
What did the beggar find in his bag at the end of the day?
What did the beggar find in his bag at the end of the day?
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How did the beggar feel when he found the little gold in his bag?
How did the beggar feel when he found the little gold in his bag?
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What symbolic meaning can be interpreted from the beggar's gesture of giving a grain of corn to the King?
What symbolic meaning can be interpreted from the beggar's gesture of giving a grain of corn to the King?
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Discuss the significance of the King's question, 'What hast thou to give to me?' in relation to the theme of generosity.
Discuss the significance of the King's question, 'What hast thou to give to me?' in relation to the theme of generosity.
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How does the beggar's emotional journey from hope to regret reflect the theme of missed opportunities?
How does the beggar's emotional journey from hope to regret reflect the theme of missed opportunities?
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In what way does the beggar's experience with the King challenge the traditional notion of giving and receiving?
In what way does the beggar's experience with the King challenge the traditional notion of giving and receiving?
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Explain the irony in the beggar's wish to have given his all after finding the gold in his bag.
Explain the irony in the beggar's wish to have given his all after finding the gold in his bag.
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