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The City of Political Distinction
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who did Jamrach consult to decide which road to take?
- What type of road did the Wise-Looking Person recommend?
- What did Jamrach have to pay at the toll-gate?
- How did the Civil Engineer make a profit from Jamrach?
- Describe the conditions Jamrach faced when crossing the lake.
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words from the left column with their definitions in the right column.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Toll-gate | A. A person who operates a boat for transport |
| 2. Ferryman | B. Kind and generous; helpful |
| 3. Benevolent | C. A professional responsible for designing structures |
| 4. Civil Engineer | D. Not real; existing only in thought or imagination |
| 5. Imaginary | E. A place where people pay to cross a bridge |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:
- What do you think is the moral of the story?
- How does the story of Jamrach relate to real-life situations where we have to make decisions?
- If you were in Jamrach's position, what would you have done differently?
- Can you think of a time when you faced a similar challenge? Describe it briefly.
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