29 Questions
What did the hermit do when the King asked him three questions?
He ignored the King and continued digging.
What was the initial reaction of the bearded man when the King awoke?
Apologized and asked for forgiveness
How did the King respond when the bearded man apologized?
Said he didn't know the man and there was nothing to forgive
What did the King offer to do for the hermit when he saw him tired?
Take over the digging with the spade.
What was the bearded man's intention towards the King?
Serve him as a friend
What did the hermit do after the King refused to give him back the spade?
He sat down and rested.
Why did the King wish to kill the bearded man initially?
To take revenge for an attack on his kingdom
How did the King respond when the hermit offered to work again?
He refused to give the spade back to the hermit.
What was significant about the hermit's actions when he gave the spade to the King?
He appreciated the King's willingness to help.
Where did the King go after encountering the bearded man?
To seek help from a hermit
What was the main reason for the King's visit to the hermit?
To seek answers to three important questions.
What did the king proclaim throughout his kingdom?
A reward for anyone who could teach him about the right time for every action
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
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
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
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
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
What is the main message conveyed by Leo Tolstoy in the text?
The significance of doing good to others
Why did Leo Tolstoy mention that 'the most necessary man is he with whom you are'?
To emphasize the uncertainty of future encounters
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
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
Which of the following best describes Leo Tolstoy's role according to the text?
Teacher, soldier, political and religious thinker
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
What made the enemy want to kill the King initially?
The King executed the enemy's brother
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
What did the King decide to do after making peace with his enemy?
Send his servants and physician to attend to the enemy
Where was the hermit when the King went to find him to ask more questions?
On his knees sowing seeds in beds
How did the King feel after gaining his enemy as a friend?
Glad to have made peace easily
What did the enemy offer to do for the King as a sign of gratitude?
Serve as the King's most faithful slave
Explore the story of a king who embarks on a quest to find the right time to begin everything, the right people to listen to, and the most important thing to do. Discover the valuable lessons learned along the way.
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