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Why did the old man come to the young man's lands?
Why did the old man come to the young man's lands?
The old man was able to straighten the crooked logs.
The old man was able to straighten the crooked logs.
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What did the young man realize about the old man after he tried to straighten the logs?
What did the young man realize about the old man after he tried to straighten the logs?
He realized the old man was his father.
The old man felt ashamed because he could not straighten a single _____.
The old man felt ashamed because he could not straighten a single _____.
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Match the character with their action:
Match the character with their action:
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What did the aged couple wish for?
What did the aged couple wish for?
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The boy was never spoiled by his parents.
The boy was never spoiled by his parents.
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What did the boy do when he became angry at his mother?
What did the boy do when he became angry at his mother?
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The boy left home and never returned after feeling ____ for his actions.
The boy left home and never returned after feeling ____ for his actions.
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What ultimately did the boy achieve as he grew older?
What ultimately did the boy achieve as he grew older?
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The boy forgot about his parents after he left home.
The boy forgot about his parents after he left home.
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What made the boy realize the beggar resembled his father?
What made the boy realize the beggar resembled his father?
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Match the following events with their outcomes:
Match the following events with their outcomes:
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Study Notes
Themes of Love and Negligence
- An aged couple longs for a child and prays to God for solace, promising to cherish the child.
- Their prayers are answered with the birth of a handsome, talented son who becomes spoiled due to excessive love and gifts.
Consequences of Spoiling a Child
- Despite their poverty, the couple neglects their own needs, waiting for their son to arrive home before eating meals.
- One night, the parents, driven by hunger, eat without waiting and unwittingly finish their son's share.
Moments of Anger and Regret
- Upon arriving home and finding no dinner, the spoiled son reacts with anger and goes to stab the pillow on his father's bed.
- The act results in blood leaking from the pillow, leading the boy to flee in fear and remorse without returning home.
Growth and Transformation
- The aged couple continues to love and pray for their son after he leaves, hoping for his forgiveness and well-being.
- Over the years, the son learns life lessons, becoming wise, rich, and respected with a large orchard as his legacy.
Recognition and Redemption
- A chance encounter with a beggar reveals that the beggar resembles his long-lost father.
- The beggar, seeking food and work, reflects on the importance of nurturing and discipline, prompting the son to connect with his past.
Final Reconciliation
- The realization about the beggar's identity leads the son to embrace his father with tears, confessing remorse for his past behavior.
- Together, they pray for forgiveness, solidifying their bond, and the son commits to caring for his father, ensuring his happiness in the later years.
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Explore the touching tale of an aged couple who longs for a child and the trials they face when their prayers are answered. This quiz delves into the themes of hope, parenting, and the consequences of indulgence. Test your understanding of the story and its moral lessons.
