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What did the cruel young lord in the village declare about the elderly?
What did the cruel young lord in the village declare about the elderly?
- They should be honored and celebrated.
- They should live with their families forever.
- They are to be cared for by the village.
- They are no longer useful after the age of seventy. (correct)
How did the elderly mother help her son during the climb?
How did the elderly mother help her son during the climb?
- By encouraging him to leave her behind.
- By marking the path with small twigs. (correct)
- By singing songs to lift his spirits.
- By providing him with food for the journey.
What was the first impossible task that the young lord had to solve?
What was the first impossible task that the young lord had to solve?
- Make a drum that sounds without being beaten.
- Run a single thread through a straight log.
- Make a coil of rope out of ashes. (correct)
- Create a map to the mountains.
What did the farmer do with his mother instead of leaving her in the mountains?
What did the farmer do with his mother instead of leaving her in the mountains?
Who sent the warriors to warn the village of the impending danger?
Who sent the warriors to warn the village of the impending danger?
What was the response of the clever badger when asked for help with the tasks?
What was the response of the clever badger when asked for help with the tasks?
How did the young farmer's mother create the rope of ash?
How did the young farmer's mother create the rope of ash?
What did the old woman use to encourage the ant to move through the log?
What did the old woman use to encourage the ant to move through the log?
What happened when the bumblebee was sealed inside the drum?
What happened when the bumblebee was sealed inside the drum?
What was the young lord's reaction when the farmer presented the completed tasks?
What was the young lord's reaction when the farmer presented the completed tasks?
Flashcards
Cruel young lord
Cruel young lord
A young lord who orders the death of the elderly.
Impossible tasks
Impossible tasks
Three difficult challenges assigned to save a village.
Farmer's Devotion
Farmer's Devotion
The farmer's strong love and care for his mother during difficult times.
Mother's Wisdom
Mother's Wisdom
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Rope from Ashes
Rope from Ashes
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Thread through log
Thread through log
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Drum without beating
Drum without beating
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Lord's Plea
Lord's Plea
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Three suns/moons
Three suns/moons
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Impossible tasks
Impossible tasks
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Young Lord Higa
Young Lord Higa
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Wise people
Wise people
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Clever badger
Clever badger
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Rope of ash
Rope of ash
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Crooked log
Crooked log
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Hand drum
Hand drum
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Young farmer
Young farmer
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Mother's wisdom
Mother's wisdom
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Hidden for two years
Hidden for two years
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Study Notes
Japanese Village Story - Summary
- Cruel young lord rules village, declaring those over 70 useless and destined for death.
- Farmer's mother reaches this age, but farmer refuses to abandon her.
- Mother guides farmer back home by marking path.
- The farmer and his mother work together to restore the village's fate.
Impossible Tasks for the Young Lord
- Three warriors from Lord Higa threaten to conquer the village unless the young lord completes three impossible tasks.
- Tasks include: create rope from ashes, thread a crooked log, create a drum that plays without being beaten.
- Six wisest village members fail to solve the tasks.
- Clever badger also fails to provide solutions.
- Young lord threatens to imprison those who fail.
Farmer's Mother's Solution
- The farmer's mother helps solve the tasks.
- To solve the rope task, she soaks rope in salt water and let it burn without crumbling, this created rope out of ashes).
- To solve the thread task, she uses a thread,honey, and an ant. The ant is attracted to honey and pulls the thread through the log.
- To solve the drum task, she places a bee inside the drum. The bee's fluttering while trying to escape makes sound.
- The young lord is astonished that the farmer solved the tasks.
Revelation and Resolution
- The young farmer reveals his mother's role in solving the tasks.
- The farmer's mother remains hidden for two years, helping the farmer.
- The young lord is saved from being conquered, and the community is spared.
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Explore the themes of sacrifice and ingenuity in the 'Japanese Village Story.' This quiz delves into the narrative surrounding the cruel young lord, his impossible tasks, and the resilience of a farmer and his mother in restoring their village's fate. Test your understanding of the characters and their unique solutions to overcome adversity.
