Village by the Sea Quiz: Comprehension Flashcards

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What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?

Tilling the land, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home.

Why did the protagonist leave his village?

He had to leave home without telling anyone, and he could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles.

How did the protagonist earn money while traveling?

He charged three pies per question for his working analysis of mankind’s troubles and provided answers and advice.

What was the protagonist's approach to listening to others' problems?

He never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough material for a dozen answers and advices. Signup and view all the answers

What was the success rate of the protagonist's assessments of others' problems?

Nine out of ten were disposed to agree with him when he provided his analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of leaving his village to the protagonist?

The protagonist felt the need to leave his village to escape the traditional way of life and pursue a different path. Signup and view all the answers

How did the protagonist earn his living while traveling?

The protagonist charged three pies per question for analyzing and providing advice on people's troubles. Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's perception of mankind's troubles?

The protagonist had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles, which included marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties. Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's strategy for providing advice to others?

The protagonist never opened his mouth until the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough material for a dozen answers and advices. Signup and view all the answers

What was the typical response of people to the protagonist's assessments of their problems?

Nine out of ten people were disposed to agree with the protagonist's assessments of their problems. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?

Tilling the land, living, marrying, and ripening in the cornfield and ancestral home. Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main troubles of mankind that the protagonist had a working analysis of?

Marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties. Signup and view all the answers

How much did the protagonist charge per question for his advice?

Three pies per question. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the protagonist wait before speaking when someone came to seek his advice?

He never opened his mouth until the other had spoken for at least ten minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of nine out of ten people when the protagonist told them 'In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your efforts'?

They were disposed to agree with him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Protagonist's Background

The protagonist's forefathers in the village were farmers and hunters.

The Protagonist's Journey

The protagonist left his village in search of new experiences and to help people with their problems.

Earning a Living

The protagonist earned money while traveling by offering advice to people in need.

Approach to Listening

The protagonist listened carefully to others' problems, often waiting for a long time before speaking.

Success Rate

The protagonist's assessments of others' problems had a high success rate.

Significance of Leaving the Village

Leaving the village was significant to the protagonist as it allowed him to explore the world and understand people's troubles.

Perception of Mankind's Troubles

The protagonist believed that mankind's troubles were rooted in three main areas, which he had a working analysis of.

Strategy for Providing Advice

The protagonist's strategy was to listen carefully, assess the problem, and then provide advice for a fee.

Response to Advice

Typically, people were initially defensive when the protagonist told them they were not getting the fullest results for their efforts, with nine out of ten people responding negatively.

Fee for Advice

The protagonist charged a fee of one gold coin per question for his advice.

Waiting Before Speaking

The protagonist waited for a long time before speaking when someone came to seek his advice.

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Description

Test your comprehension of the short story "The Village by the Sea." Answer questions related to the protagonist's departure from his village, his traditional way of life, and the reasons for his leaving. Evaluate your understanding of the plot and themes in this classic story.