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The Fugitive Office
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- What did the traveller see when he arrived at the capitol?
- How did the Office react to the chaos outside?
- What does the Office mean by "I 'sought the man"?
- What emotions does the traveller express towards the Office?
- What lessons can we learn from the story about conflict and power?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Capitol | A. Feeling sympathy or concern |
| 2. Throng | B. Origin or starting point |
| 3. Misfortune | C. A place of burial |
| 4. Compassionate | D. A large group of people |
| 5. Source | E. A governing building |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and write your thoughts below.
- What do you think the Office represents in the story?
- How can we apply the lessons learned from this story in our daily lives?
- Can you think of a time when you felt like the Office? Describe the situation.
- Write a moral or lesson that you think can be derived from this story.
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