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Read the passage and answer the following:
“You have already been answered!” said the hermit... “The most important time is now... The most necessary person is the one you are with... The most important business is to do that person good.”
Q1:Why did the king visit the hermit?
(a) To punish him for being a magician
(b) To get answers to his three questions
(c) To give him money
(d) To request soldiers from him
Correct answer: (b)
Explanation: The king sought the hermit's wisdom for answers to his three important questions.
What was the king’s first question?
(a) Who should be punished?
(b) What is the most important time?
(c) Who are the people he should trust?
(d) What is the right time to begin something?
Correct answer: (d)
Explanation: The king's first question was about the right time to begin an action.
Q2: Why did the king not reward any of the wise men?
(a) They were rude
(b) Their answers were all different and confusing
(c) They asked for too much money
(d) They did not answer in time
Correct answer: (b)
Explanation: The king was not satisfied with their varied and conflicting answers.
Q3: What did the hermit do when the king asked the questions?
(a) Laughed loudly
(b) Chanted a spell
(c) Ignored him and continued digging
(d) Gave immediate answers
Correct answer: (c)
Explanation: The hermit did not reply and continued digging until later.
Q4: What did the king learn from the wounded man?
(a) The man was a magician
(b) He had saved his enemy without knowing it
(c) The man was a thief
(d) The hermit had betrayed him
Correct answer: (b)
Explanation: The king unknowingly saved his enemy, who then became his loyal follower.
Q1: Why did the king want answers to the three questions?
Ans: He believed that knowing the right time to act, the right people to follow, and the most important task would ensure his success and prevent failure.
Q2: What were some different suggestions given to the king by the wise men?
Ans: Some said he should use a timetable, others said he needed a council of wise men, and some said he must go to magicians to know the right time.
Q3: What did the king do to help the hermit?
Ans: The king dug the beds in the garden for the hermit, who was weak and tired, even though the hermit did not answer his questions at that time.
Q4: Who was the wounded man and why did he want to kill the king?
Ans: The man was an enemy of the king, angry because the king had killed his brother and taken his land. He planned to ambush the king but was wounded instead.
Q5: How did the king finally get the answers to his questions?
Ans: Through his actions during his time with the hermit and the wounded man, the king experienced and learned that the present moment, the person in front of us, and doing good are most important.
Q1: Write a character sketch on the Hermit
Ans: The hermit is a wise, peaceful man who lives in a forest and sees only simple people. He does not answer the king directly but teaches him through experience. His silence, patience, and actions reveal his deep wisdom. Instead of speaking, he allows the king to discover answers through real-life situations, making the king realise the value of living in the moment and helping others. The hermit’s calm demeanor and subtle guidance make him the true teacher of the story, showing that wisdom is not just spoken but lived.
Q1: Topic: Why is “Now” the Most Important Time in Our Life?
Write a short passage starting with a story to show why the present moment is valuable. Give examples, mention what we lose by ignoring it, and end with a reflection on living in the moment.
Word limit: 100–120 words
Once, a king asked a wise man, “What is the most important time?” The wise man replied, “Now, because it’s the only moment we truly have.” The present is precious—it’s where life happens. When we study, laugh with friends, or help someone, it’s all in the “now.” If we keep thinking about the past or worrying about the future, we miss out on what’s right in front of us. Ignoring the present means missing joy, learning, and connection. Living in the moment helps us grow, stay happy, and make the best of our time. After all, tomorrow is just a dream, and yesterday is gone—only now is real.
(a) Clue: A person who lives alone and leads a simple life in the forest.
Word: Hermit
Explanation: The king visited a hermit for wisdom.
(b) Clue: A small patch of ground prepared for planting.
Word: Bed
Explanation: The king dug two beds for planting as a way to help the hermit.
(c) Clue: People chosen to give advice to a ruler.
Word: Councillors
Explanation: Some wise men suggested that councillors are the most necessary people for a king.
(d) Clue: To clean and cover a wound again.
Word: Re-dress
Explanation: The king re-dressed the wound of the bearded man several times.
(e) Clue: Taking something by force, often unfairly.
Word: Seized
Explanation: The bearded man accused the king of having seized his property.
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