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A Prophet of Evil

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What was the reason the man was not working?
  2. What society did the man belong to, and what was its aim?
  3. How did the Undertaker react to the man's plans?
  4. What concern did the Undertaker express regarding the implications of the man's actions?
  5. Reflect on the moral of the story. What message do you think the author is trying to convey?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct definitions in the right column.

WordDefinition
1. UndertakerA. A group formed to promote a specific agenda
2. ExtortionB. A person who prepares the deceased for burial
3. GravediggersC. The act of obtaining something through force
4. SocietyD. Workers who dig graves
5. CivilizationE. A complex society characterized by cultural and social development

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the themes of greed and morality presented in the story.

  1. What are your thoughts on the man's actions?
  2. How can the story relate to modern society?
  3. Write a short moral lesson you believe can be drawn from this tale.

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