Prince's Journey: A Tale of Rubies
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Prince's Journey: A Tale of Rubies

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What did the boy use to play with in the absence of marbles?

  • A ruby (correct)
  • A ball of clay
  • A piece of wood
  • A shiny stone

    • How did the king's daughter feel about the ruby the boy possessed?

  • Astonished (correct)
  • Indifferent
  • Disappointed
  • Annoyed

    • What offer did the king make to the boy for the ruby?

  • A bag of gems
  • A place in the palace
  • 500 rupees
  • One thousand rupees (correct)

    • What was the response of the parrot regarding the princess's appearance with the ruby?

    <p>She looked hideous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drastic action did the princess threaten if she did not receive another ruby?

    <p>She would put an end to her life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern did the king have after hearing his daughter's threat?

    <p>Whether another ruby like it could be found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the boy's mother upon receiving the money?

    <p>Frightened and suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the boy claim to have found the ruby?

    <p>From the sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the other three princes to conspire against their youngest brother and their mother?

    <p>They were jealous of the special treatment he received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the youngest prince insist on despite his mother’s pleas?

    <p>Going on a voyage in the boat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the youngest prince find floating in the waters near the whirlpool?

    <p>A collection of large rubies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did the prince face after taking only one ruby from the sea?

    <p>He and his mother were accused of theft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the queen and her son land after their boat journey?

    <p>A large city, the capital of a great king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did the young prince engage in while living near the palace?

    <p>Playing marbles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the mother when the boat started moving away?

    <p>She joined her son on the boat reluctantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might have led the youngest prince to become willful and not heed his mother's warnings?

    <p>Overindulgence from his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prince's Journey

    • A young prince, favored by his mother, is jealous of by his three older brothers.
    • The prince and his mother are on a boat when the prince takes the anchor and sets sail.
    • The boat arrives at a whirlpool where the prince collects many rubies, but at the insistence of his mother, he returns all but one to the sea.
    • The boat arrives at a port, which is the capital of a great king.

    The Ruby

    • The prince plays marbles with the ruby he kept from the sea.
    • The king's daughter sees the ruby and demands to have it.
    • The king purchases the ruby for a thousand rupees, unaware of its true value.

    The Parrot's Wisdom

    • The king's daughter, adorned with only one ruby, asks her parrot if she is beautiful.
    • The parrot criticizes her, explaining that only one ruby is insufficient and suggesting two for a more proper appearance.
    • The princess is deeply upset by the bird's words and withdraws to her grief-chamber.

    The King's Dilemma

    • The king, concerned for his daughter's well-being, seeks to understand her grief.
    • The princess reveals her desire for another ruby like the one she possesses.
    • The king, uncertain of how to procure another such ruby, seeks help from the young prince who sold the first.

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    Explore the enchanting story of a young prince who, driven by jealousy and familial dynamics, embarks on an adventurous journey. After discovering a ruby from the sea, his encounter with the king's daughter and her parrot leads to unexpected lessons about beauty and value. Join this captivating narrative that combines elements of adventure and moral questioning.

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