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The Eligible Son-in-Law
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who was the Truly Pious Person and what business did he conduct?
- What amount of money did the Tatterdemalion request as a loan?
- How did the Tatterdemalion justify his request for a loan?
- What was the Truly Pious Person's response to the Tatterdemalion's claim about becoming his son-in-law?
- What moral lessons can be inferred from the story?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tatterdemalion | A person in ragged clothes |
| Pious | Devoutly religious or virtuous |
| Loan | A sum of money that is borrowed |
| Security | A guarantee or collateral for a loan |
| Financier | A person or organization that provides funds |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:
- What do you think is the main moral of this story?
- Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to make a decision based on someone's promise? What did you learn from that experience?
- How do you think the Truly Pious Person felt after lending the money?
Feel free to use this worksheet as a tool for discussion or personal reflection on the themes of trust, promises, and moral lessons in storytelling.
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