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The Man and the Dog

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What advice did the Man receive to heal his wound?
  2. How did the Dog respond to the Man's offer of bread dipped in blood?
  3. What reason did the Dog give for refusing the bread?
  4. What might the Dog's response suggest about his character or beliefs?
  5. Can you identify a moral lesson in this story? If so, what is it?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

WordMeaning
1. ActuatedA. To live in accordance with nature
2. MotivesB. To cause someone to take action
3. HarmoniseC. Reasons for doing something
4. DivineD. Related to God or a higher power
5. NatureE. The physical world and its elements

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think the Man learned from his interaction with the Dog?
  2. How does this story relate to the idea of forgiveness or understanding?
  3. Write down any personal experiences you have had that relate to the themes of the story.

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