What does the speaker ultimately choose as the most valuable form of payment?

The speaker chooses the agreement of the child, valuing the child's flawless character over power, money, or fleeting beauty.

Fill in the blank: The speaker rejects the offer of the old man because he believes that money ___ and cannot buy everlasting happiness.

Will soon be spent

True or False: The king's offer was accepted by the speaker because he valued power above all else.

False. The speaker disliked the king's agreement as his power counted for nothing.

What emotional transformation does the fair lady undergo during her interaction with the speaker?

The fair lady's smile fades away and she melts into tears, leaving the speaker alone.

Fill in the blank: The child offered to hire the speaker with ___, which ultimately made the speaker a free man.

Nothing

Multiple Choice: Who was the first character to approach the speaker asking to hire him? A) The King B) The Old Man C) The Fair Lady D) The Child

A) The King

What does the speaker ultimately find more valuable than power or money?

The speaker finds the character and innocence of the child to be more valuable than power or money.

Fill in the blank: The speaker rejects the old man's offer of hiring him with ___ because it cannot buy everlasting happiness.

Money

True or False: The king's offer to hire the speaker was met with enthusiasm and acceptance.

False; the speaker disliked the king's offer because his power counted for nothing.

What emotional shift does the fair lady experience during her interaction with the speaker?

The fair lady initially offers to hire the speaker with a smile, but her smile fades and she eventually melts into tears, leaving him alone.

What does the speaker walking on the stone-paved road symbolize in the context of his journey?

The stone-paved road symbolizes the journey of life, where he encounters various offers that represent different values and forms of happiness.