The Dishonest Merchant

​The
Dishonest
Merchant

By Rosie Reynosa-Gracia

Open Ended

Why is it best to tell the truth?

Poll

Have you ever found money that wasn't yours??

• Yes

• No

• I wish!

The Dishonest Merchant: A Romanian Legend

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the MOST accurate according to the text?

• The peasant took money out of the bag before returning it.

• The merchant hid the money behind the fish market.

• The merchant is a greedy man who does not keep his word.

• The merchant realized the peasant did not really need the money.

Open Ended

Quote one example from the text to support your answer to the previous question.

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The Dishonest Merchant: A Romanian Legend

The Dishonest Merchant: A Romanian Legend

Multiple Choice

Which is the BEST description for the ending of the story?

• The merchant left the prince's palace happy and confident in the

  outcome.

• The peasant was rewarded for his honesty, and the merchant left

  upset with his choices.

• The peasant was tricked and did not get justice.

• The merchant and the peasant were satisfied with the ruling.

Open Ended

Why is it the best to tell the truth?

Use at least TWO examples from the text to support your answer.