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What did the boy use to play with in the absence of marbles?
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?
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?
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?
What was the response of the parrot regarding the princess's appearance with the ruby?
What drastic action did the princess threaten if she did not receive another ruby?
What drastic action did the princess threaten if she did not receive another ruby?
What concern did the king have after hearing his daughter's threat?
What concern did the king have after hearing his daughter's threat?
What was the initial reaction of the boy's mother upon receiving the money?
What was the initial reaction of the boy's mother upon receiving the money?
Where did the boy claim to have found the ruby?
Where did the boy claim to have found the ruby?
What motivated the other three princes to conspire against their youngest brother and their mother?
What motivated the other three princes to conspire against their youngest brother and their mother?
What action did the youngest prince insist on despite his mother’s pleas?
What action did the youngest prince insist on despite his mother’s pleas?
What did the youngest prince find floating in the waters near the whirlpool?
What did the youngest prince find floating in the waters near the whirlpool?
What consequence did the prince face after taking only one ruby from the sea?
What consequence did the prince face after taking only one ruby from the sea?
Where did the queen and her son land after their boat journey?
Where did the queen and her son land after their boat journey?
What activity did the young prince engage in while living near the palace?
What activity did the young prince engage in while living near the palace?
What was the reaction of the mother when the boat started moving away?
What was the reaction of the mother when the boat started moving away?
What might have led the youngest prince to become willful and not heed his mother's warnings?
What might have led the youngest prince to become willful and not heed his mother's warnings?
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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Description
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.
