Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, also known as Leo Tolstoy, (1828-1910) was a Russian writer. He wrote a number of novels and short stories and also authored plays and essays. His two most famous works are the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. His stories and novels are marked by a strong sense of moral conviction.
What were the three questions that occurred to the King? How would the answers to these questions help him?
What answers did the learned men give to the King?
Why did he decide to consult the hermit?
What measures did the king take before approaching the hermit? Why?
Describe briefly the encounter between the king and the hermit until they were interrupted by the arrival of the bearded man.
How did the King react when the wounded man came running out of the wood? Who was he?