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1. 1.

   Tick (√) the correct answer(s) to complete the statements given below:

   1. Why was Wali Dad worried about receiving costly gifts?
      1. He did not realise the importance of money and gifts?
      2. He had little value for riches for himself.
      3. He was a generous man who wanted to share his wealth.
      4. He was spiritual and didn't care for wealth.
   2. Wali Dad trusted the unknown merchant with all his riches because
      1. the merchant was known to wali Dad's friends.
      2. Wali Dad wanted to take a risk with the merchant.
      3. the merchant had tricked Wali Dad into believing him.
   3. The queen of Khaistan was uncomfortable in receiving the costly gifts from Wali Dad because
      1. the queen of Khaistan was a suspicious lady who did not understand Wali Dad's noble gesture.
      2. the queen of Khaistan had a high self-esteem and disliked receiving such favours from unknown people.
      3. the queen of Khaistan was unsure of the reason behind Wali Dad's repeated noble gestures.
      4. the queen of Khaistan was always thinking about how she could outdo his presents by giving him grander gifts.
2. 2.

   So much Money! I don't need all this. What shall I do with it?

   1. Who said these words and to whom?
   2. What do you infer about the person's character from thus extract?
   3. Why do you think the speaker doesn't need 'all this'?
3. 3.

   Will you be kind to give her this gift when you visit her palace next time?

   1. What is 'this gift'?
   2. Why does Wali Dad fee that 'this' needs to be gifted? Do you agree with Wali Dad? Give reasons for your answer.
   3. How does the listener react to this extract?
4. 4.

   What will I ever do with them? Keep two horses for yourself.

   1. Who gifted the horses to whom and why?
   2. Who is being offered the horses? Why?
   3. What idea does this extract give you about the gifting traditions of Khaistan?
5. 5.

   Why did Wali Dad send gifts to the queen and king repeatedly?

6. 6.

   What was the role of the merchant in this episode?