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The Legislator and the Citizen
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- What position did the ex-Legislator seek from the Most Respectable Citizen?
- How did the Most Respectable Citizen respond to the ex-Legislator's request?
- What reason did the ex-Legislator give for his past expulsion from the State Senate?
- What was the Most Respectable Citizen's concern regarding the ex-Legislator's character?
- What unexpected action did the Most Respectable Citizen take at the end of their conversation?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Austerely | A. To give someone support or assistance |
| Impudence | B. The quality of being honest and morally upright |
| Corrupt | C. Strict or serious in manner |
| Influence | D. Behavior that is dishonest or unethical |
| Honest | E. The ability to affect or change someone or something |
| Swap | F. To exchange one thing for another |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral lesson presented in the story. Use the lines below to express your thoughts.
- What do you believe is the main moral lesson of the story?
- How does this lesson apply to the relationship between legislators and citizens in your community?
- Can you think of a real-life example where influence is misused? Describe it briefly.
Feel free to share your answers with a friend or discuss them in class!
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