The Foolish Scholars

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What did the four friends initially plan to do during their travels?

Teach others about their learning

Show their knowledge to kings and earn money (correct)

Explore the forest and gather herbs

Visit different countries to learn new things

Why did the third learned friend agree to take the fourth friend along?

He felt pity for the fourth friend for not being educated. (correct)

He thought the fourth friend could offer practical wisdom.

He believed the fourth friend would contribute significantly.

He wanted to prevent the fourth friend from being lonely.

What was suggested as a way to test their knowledge?

To teach other travelers they encounter

To write a book on their learning

To try and bring an animal back to life (correct)

To solve a complex mathematical problem

What was the role of the second friend in the process?

He covered the skeleton with muscles and skin. Signup and view all the answers

What trait did the fourth friend possess that was not shared by the other three?

Practical wisdom and common sense Signup and view all the answers

What did the first friend do with the bones?

He arranged them in the shape of a lion. Signup and view all the answers

How did the three learned friends react to the fourth friend's warning about the bones?

They ignored his warning and proceeded. Signup and view all the answers

What warning did the fourth friend give to the others?

He advised them to take safety measures before bringing the lion to life. Signup and view all the answers

What character trait did the fourth friend exhibit throughout the story?

Caution and wisdom in the face of danger. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the fourth friend was initially questioned about joining the group?

His lesser education compared to the others Signup and view all the answers

What did the third friend do to the skeleton?

He sprinkled it with holy water to bring it to life. Signup and view all the answers

What did the friends see on their way through the forest?

A heap of bones by the wayside Signup and view all the answers

How did the lion react after being brought to life?

It gave out a loud roar and approached the men. Signup and view all the answers

What did the first learned friend suggest to do with the bones?

Attempt to resurrect the animal from the bones Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the three learned friends?

They were attacked by the lion. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the fourth friend after the incident?

He felt sorry for the others who were killed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Foolish Scholars

Four friends shared a strong bond, with three being highly educated and the fourth possessing practical wisdom but lacking formal education.
The educated friends aimed to showcase their knowledge to kings and earn money, deeming their learning useless if not shared.
Despite lacking academic qualifications, the fourth friend insisted on joining the journey. Initially, the other three were reluctant, seeing him as a burden.
The third educated friend advocated for inclusion, arguing that lifelong friendship outweighed the lack of formal education.
The group journeyed through a forest and stumbled upon a pile of bones, prompting one friend to suggest testing their knowledge by resurrecting the remains.
The fourth friend warned that the bones belonged to a fierce animal, advising caution, but his friends dismissed him as foolish.
The first friend successfully reconstructed the bones into a lion’s skeleton, which pleased him immensely.
The second friend then added flesh and skin to the skeleton, bringing it to life but leaving it lifeless until the third friend infused the lion with life.
The fourth friend repeated his warning about potential danger, urging his companions to take safety measures, but his advice was ignored.
When the lion came to life, it immediately attacked the three friends, showing no mercy and killing them swiftly.
The fourth friend climbed a tree for safety, feeling sorrow for his companions while staying unharmed due to his cautious nature.

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Description

This quiz explores the story of four friends, highlighting the contrast between bookish knowledge and practical wisdom. It poses thought-provoking questions about education, wisdom, and the value of common sense. Join us in discovering the lessons embedded in their adventures.