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What did the woodman do when his axe fell in the river?
What did the woodman do when his axe fell in the river?
The woodman prayed to God for help, and Mercury answered his prayer.
What lesson did the woodman learn from his neighbor's greed?
What lesson did the woodman learn from his neighbor's greed?
The woodman learned that greed can destroy people, as it had destroyed his neighbor.
How did Mercury test the woodman's honesty?
How did Mercury test the woodman's honesty?
Mercury offered the woodman a choice between keeping his original axe and accepting a gold and silver axe. He was testing the woodman to see if he would give in to greed or remain honest.
