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The Two Travelers and the Axe

Worksheet · Grades 2–6

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did one of the travelers find on the path?
  2. How did the second traveler respond to the first traveler’s claim about finding the axe?
  3. What happened after they found the axe?
  4. What lesson is conveyed through the travelers' conversation about ownership and responsibility?
  5. How does this story reflect the importance of sharing both rewards and consequences?

Vocabulary Exercise

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

Vocabulary WordDefinition
1. TravelersA. A tool used for chopping wood
2. AxeB. People who journey from one place to another
3. PrizeC. A reward for achievement or discovery
4. ShareD. To have or use something jointly

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. In your own words, write what you think it means to share both the rewards and the risks in a friendship or partnership.


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