1. Why did the king want …

Because of his thought

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Ans: The king wanted to know answers to three questions because of the thought came to his mind that he would never fail if he knew answers to these three questions. 2. Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom (i) to fetch wise men. (ii) to find answers to the questions. (iii) to look for the wise hermit. (iv) to announce a reward for those who could answer the questions. Mark your choice: Ans: (iv) to announce a reward for those who could answer the questions. Page No: 14 Comprehension Check Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box. 1. Many wise men answered the king’s questions, ....... 2. Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men ...... 3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable ...... 4. The king requested the hermit ...... 5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound, ....... • but the bleeding would not stop. • to answer three questions. • but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied. • and follow it strictly.