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The Man with No Enemies
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who was assaulted in the story?
- What was the reaction of the complainant when asked about the attack?
- What did the defendant claim as the reason for the assault?
- What was the Judge's final decision regarding the defendant?
- What moral lesson can be inferred from the story?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Assault | A. A person who engages in a violent attack |
| 2. Complainant | B. The act of attacking someone |
| 3. Defendant | C. A person who brings a case against someone |
| 4. Judge | D. A person appointed to decide legal matters |
| 5. Discharged | E. Released from a legal obligation or duty |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story and write your thoughts in the space below.
- What do you think the phrase "a man who has no enemies has no friends" means?
- Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt misunderstood like the complainant? Describe it briefly.
- How can this story's lesson be applied to real life?
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