Story of a King in Search of Answers

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What did the hermit do when the King asked him three questions?

He ignored the King and continued digging. (correct)

He took a break and asked the King to dig instead.

He walked away without a word.

He listened attentively and answered immediately.

What was the initial reaction of the bearded man when the King awoke?

Looked at him with anger

Apologized and asked for forgiveness (correct)

Laughed out loud

Pretended not to see the King

How did the King respond when the bearded man apologized?

Agreed to forgive him

Said he didn't know the man and there was nothing to forgive (correct)

Threatened to take revenge

Asked the man to leave immediately

What did the King offer to do for the hermit when he saw him tired?

Take over the digging with the spade. Signup and view all the answers

What was the bearded man's intention towards the King?

Serve him as a friend Signup and view all the answers

What did the hermit do after the King refused to give him back the spade?

He sat down and rested. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the King wish to kill the bearded man initially?

To take revenge for an attack on his kingdom Signup and view all the answers

How did the King respond when the hermit offered to work again?

He refused to give the spade back to the hermit. Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the hermit's actions when he gave the spade to the King?

He appreciated the King's willingness to help. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the King go after encountering the bearded man?

To seek help from a hermit Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the King's visit to the hermit?

To seek answers to three important questions. Signup and view all the answers

What did the king proclaim throughout his kingdom?

A reward for anyone who could teach him about the right time for every action Signup and view all the answers

According to some learned men, how should one know the right time for every action?

By drawing up a table of days, months, and years in advance Signup and view all the answers

What did others suggest to know the right time for every action?

Not getting absorbed in idle pastimes and always attending to what was going on Signup and view all the answers

What was the common challenge faced by the learned men who came to help the King?

They each had different answers to the King's questions Signup and view all the answers

What was one suggestion given by some learned men regarding knowing the most important thing to do?

Not letting oneself be absorbed in idle pastimes Signup and view all the answers

How did the King decide to seek answers about knowing the right time for every action?

He proclaimed throughout his kingdom that he would offer a great reward Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed by Leo Tolstoy in the text?

The significance of doing good to others Signup and view all the answers

Why did Leo Tolstoy mention that 'the most necessary man is he with whom you are'?

To emphasize the uncertainty of future encounters Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Leo Tolstoy have on leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.?

He influenced them with his ideas on non-violent resistance Signup and view all the answers

In the text, why did the King dress as a commoner to meet the hermit?

To show humility and avoid being recognized as a king Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Leo Tolstoy's role according to the text?

Teacher, soldier, political and religious thinker Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Leo Tolstoy mentioning that 'the most important thing to do is to do good'?

To advocate for kindness and compassion towards others Signup and view all the answers

What made the enemy want to kill the King initially?

The King executed the enemy's brother Signup and view all the answers

Why did the enemy end up not killing the King on his way back from seeing the hermit?

The enemy was wounded by the King's bodyguard Signup and view all the answers

What did the King decide to do after making peace with his enemy?

Send his servants and physician to attend to the enemy Signup and view all the answers

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