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Three Recruits
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who were the three main characters in the story, and what were their professions?
- What complaint did the Farmer, Artisan, and Labourer bring to the King?
- What action did the King take in response to their complaint?
- What were the consequences of disbanding the army on the economy and the lives of the Farmer, Artisan, and Labourer?
- How did the three characters feel about the army after experiencing the economic hardships?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition in the space provided.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Artisan | A. A person who works with their hands, especially in a skilled trade. |
| 2. Labourer | B. A person who provides manual work. |
| 3. Consumer | C. A person who buys goods or services. |
| 4. Disband | D. To break up or dissolve an organized group. |
| 5. Petition | E. A formal written request. |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Use the lines provided for your answers.
- What moral lesson do you think the story conveys about the balance between consumers and producers?
- How can this story relate to real-life situations in today's society?
- If you were in the position of the King, what would you have done differently?
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