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The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter
Worksheet · Grades 2–6
Comprehension Questions
- Who is the main character in the story, and what is his occupation?
- What does the Carpenter ask the image of Mercury for, and what is his initial experience with it?
- How does the Carpenter react when he becomes frustrated with the image?
- What surprising event occurs when the Carpenter damages the image?
- What lesson or moral can be drawn from the Carpenter's experience with the image of Mercury?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Vocabulary | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Offerings | A. To treat someone or something with respect |
| 2. Idol | B. A person who makes things from wood |
| 3. Frustrated | C. A gift or contribution made to a deity |
| 4. Carpenter | D. Feeling upset or annoyed due to inability to change something |
| 5. Abundance | E. A representation of a god or divine figure |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story of the Carpenter and the image of Mercury. Consider the moral lesson it conveys. Write your thoughts in the space provided below.
- What do you think the story teaches us about respect and gratitude?
- How can we apply the lesson from this story in our everyday lives?
- Share a personal experience where you learned something valuable from a situation that seemed frustrating at first.
Thank you for completing the worksheet! Reflecting on inspirational stories with moral lessons can help us grow and become better individuals.
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