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What was the reason the greedy trader did not trust the farmer?
What was the reason the greedy trader did not trust the farmer?
What did the farmer hope to gain by returning the bag of coins to the trader?
What did the farmer hope to gain by returning the bag of coins to the trader?
What action did the prince take after hearing both the farmer's and trader's stories?
What action did the prince take after hearing both the farmer's and trader's stories?
How many coins were actually in the bag when the farmer returned it?
How many coins were actually in the bag when the farmer returned it?
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What did the farmer do after he was accused by the trader?
What did the farmer do after he was accused by the trader?
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What trait is the prince known for in the story?
What trait is the prince known for in the story?
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What was the trader's main concern after recovering his bag?
What was the trader's main concern after recovering his bag?
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What was the prince's reaction to the trader's claim about the bag?
What was the prince's reaction to the trader's claim about the bag?
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What did the trader want to appear to be while addressing the situation with the farmer and the prince?
What did the trader want to appear to be while addressing the situation with the farmer and the prince?
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What did the prince remind the trader about the consequences of lying in his court?
What did the prince remind the trader about the consequences of lying in his court?
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Study Notes
Characters and Setting
- A Romanian prince renowned for his honesty ruled the land.
- A greedy trader from a distant country entered the prince's territory.
Incident of the Lost Coins
- The trader lost a bag containing one thousand coins during his travels.
- To incentivize people to find his money, he offered a reward of one hundred coins for its return.
The Farmer's Integrity
- A humble farmer discovered the bag but chose to return it to the trader without claiming the reward.
- The farmer, despite his lowly status, acted with integrity and truthfulness.
The Trader's Dishonesty
- The trader doubted the farmer's honesty and falsely claimed that the farmer had already taken some of the coins, stating the bag now had only nine hundred coins when returned.
- The trader walked away without fulfilling his promise to the farmer.
Appeal to the Prince
- Upset by the trader's accusation, the farmer sought the prince's help to clear his name.
- The prince summoned both the trader and the farmer to appear before him to resolve the issue.
The Prince's Investigation
- Each character provided their version of the events. The farmer maintained his innocence while the trader attempted to seem honest.
- The prince deduced that the farmer was truthful through careful questioning.
Resolution and Justice
- The prince confronted the trader about the bag containing only nine hundred coins, questioning the trader's claim of ownership.
- Unable to provide evidence of ownership, the trader was tasked with continuing his search for the original bag.
- The prince awarded the farmer the bag of nine hundred coins to keep until the rightful owner claimed it, establishing a three-month period for the claim.
Moral Outcome
- The trader left the palace in sorrow, reflecting his greed and dishonesty.
- In contrast, the honest farmer left with hope and potential wealth, highlighting the rewards of integrity and truthfulness.
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Description
Test your understanding of 'The Greedy Trader,' a Romanian legend retold by David Roper. This assessment focuses on the themes, characters, and moral lessons presented in the story. Engage with thought-provoking questions that delve into the narrative and its implications.
