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The Party Manager and the Gentleman

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does the Party Manager want from the Gentleman?
  2. How does the Gentleman respond to the Party Manager's request for a nomination to office?
  3. What does the Gentleman think about the idea of serving the people?
  4. Why does the Gentleman refuse to endorse the party platform?
  5. How does the Party Manager react to the Gentleman’s responses?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct definitions in the right column.

WordDefinition
1. NominationA. A person who is willing to work for others
2. ServantB. The act of formally choosing someone for a position
3. IndorseC. To approve or support something
4. HypocriteD. A person who pretends to have beliefs they do not actually possess
5. SolicitationE. The act of asking for or trying to obtain something

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the ideas presented in the story. Answer the following questions in the space provided:

  1. What do you think is the main moral of the story?
  2. Have you ever faced a similar situation where you had to stand by your principles? Describe it.
  3. How do you feel about the Gentleman’s stance on public office?

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