Reading: The trick

Why was Pinar angry with Hakan?

• He wanted to sell his friend a sick horse.

• He wanted to sell his friend a horse at a cheap price.

Why did Hakan think he was doing "a good thing" for Musa?

• Because Musa wanted to have a horse as soon as possible.

• Musa needed a horse but he didn't have enough money to buy a good horse.

How did Musa know that the horse was sick?

• He saw the horse a few days ago.

• He overheard Hakan and Pinar talking.

What accident did Musa say he had?

• He had broken his leg.

• He had broken his arm.

What did Musa want Hakan to do?

• He wanted Hakan to call a doctor.

• He wanted Hakan to take him to hospital on Atik.

Why did Hakan decide to tell Musa the truth?

• Hakan knew the horse wasn't strong enough to take Musa to hospital.

• Hakan knew Musa was trying to trick him.

Tick the main themes in the story:

• You should be kind to friends or you will lose them.

• Never forgive someone who hurts you.

• It's important to be honest.

• Sometimes a bad experience can show you that you're wrong.

• It's important to say sorry when you hurt a friend.

Who do you think was a better friend - Hakan or Musa? Why? Write a short answer.

Do you think both tricks were wrong? Why yes / Why not?

What did you think of Hakan at the beginning of the story? And at the end? Did your opinion of him change?