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A Call to Quit

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. Why did the Minister decide to perform a handstand in church?
  2. What was the Minister's expectation after his unusual performance?
  3. What action did the Pillars of the Church take regarding the Minister?
  4. Who was Brother Jowjeetum-Fallal, and what role was he expected to play?
  5. What does this story suggest about the importance of tradition versus modern methods in the church?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

Column AColumn B
1. MinisterA. A sudden or unexpected event
2. AudienceB. A leader in a religious service
3. SermonC. A group of people gathered to listen
4. PillarsD. Important members of a community or organization
5. TraditionE. A formal speech delivered on a religious occasion

Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions in the space provided.

  1. What do you think the Minister could have done differently to engage his audience without resorting to extreme measures?
  2. How does this story relate to the challenges of adapting to change in a community or organization?
  3. In your opinion, what is the moral of this story?

Feel free to use this worksheet to explore the themes of change and tradition in engaging moral tales!

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