The Wise Man-Theme

Part A:

How do the actions of the old man's friends contribute to the theme of the story?

• They want to celebrate with the old man.

• They jump to conclusions about what events are blessings and misfortunes.

• They are glad because the old man's son does not have to go to war.

• They are confused by the old man's happiness.

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Part B:

Which detail from the folktale best supports the answer to Part A?

• "The old man's friends offered their condolences. "We are so sorry about this unfortunate incident," they said.

• "The old man's friends were stunned by his reactions."

• "Some months later, the old man"s horse returned, bringing with it a stallion of great worth."

• "A group of soldiers came to the old man's house to recruit his son."

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