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One of us, the fourth, is a dullard, having nothing but sense. What does the underlined word mean?
clever
dumb
easy-going
sensible
What does the word scholarship refer to in the text?
education
financial aid
royal title
wealth
Who are referred to as the lion makers?
the first and the fourth Brahmans
the second and the fourth Brahmans
the first, the second and the fourth Brahmans
the first, the second and the third Brahmans
What is the ultimate motive of the four Brahmans?
to apply what they have learned
to form meditation groups
to teach young children
to travel to places and kingdoms
What word best describes the tone of the second Brahman in the given statement?
“My intelligent friend, you lack scholarship. Please go home.”
concerned
indifferent
polite
sarcastic
Re-read paragraph 5. What adjective best describes the third brahman?
determined
inclusive
incosiderate
ingenuine
What kind of words were uttered by the fourth Brahman at the end of the text?
allegory
idiomatic expression
proverb
riddle
What can be inferred about the author’s purpose for writing this ancient text?
to narrate the story on how lions came to be
to persuade children to become Brahmans
to promote their culture
to teach a valuable lesson
How is the Indian culture best reflected in this ancient text?
through the profile of the characters
through the image of the lion
through the use of forest as the main setting
through the use of lyrical message at the end
Which of the following statements best encapsulates the message of The Lion Makers?
Don’t underestimate common sense.
Be careful what you wish for.
One’s education is not the sole basis of intelligence.
There are things you can’t buy like life and common sense.
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