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The Miser who lost his Treasure
Worksheet · Grades 2–8
Comprehension Questions
- What was the main character's attitude towards money?
- How did the miser treat his wealth throughout the story?
- What ultimately happened to the miser’s treasure?
- What lesson can be learned from the miser’s experience?
- How did the passerby respond to the miser’s grief over his lost treasure?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words from the left column with their correct definitions in the right column.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Miser | A person who hoards wealth and spends as little as possible |
| Treasure | A valuable thing that is worth a lot of money |
| Buried | To place something underground |
| Anguish | Extreme sadness or pain |
| Hoarding | Accumulating and storing items unnecessarily |
Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:
- Why do you think the miser chose to hide his treasure rather than use it?
- How can this story inspire us to think differently about money and wealth?
- What changes can you make in your own life based on the moral of this story?
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