The Three Questions, by Tolstoy

What is the King's primary quest at the beginning of the story?

• A) To find a lost treasure

• B) To learn the answers to three important questions

• C) To conquer neighboring kingdoms

• D) To build a magnificent palace

What do the learned men advise the King to do to know the right time for every action?

• A) Consult magicians

• B) Live strictly according to a predetermined schedule

• C) Create a Council of wise men

• D) Pay attention to all that is going on

Who does the King seek guidance from when he cannot find satisfactory answers from the learned men?

• A) Warriors

• B) Priests

• C) A hermit renowned for wisdom

• D) Magicians

What is the hermit doing when the King first approaches him?

• A) Digging the ground

• B) Singing

• C) Praying

• D) Meditating

How does the King offer to help the hermit upon their first meeting?

• A) By providing him with food and shelter

• B) By working the spade for him

• C) By giving him a horse

• D) By inviting him to the palace

What event interrupts the King's conversation with the hermit?

• A) A sudden storm

• B) A group of armed soldiers

• C) The hermit's illness

• D) A wounded man running toward them

Why does the wounded man seek help from the King?

• A) He recognizes the King as his enemy and wishes to harm him.

• B) He is lost and needs directions.

• C) He is in desperate need of medical attention.

• D) He wants to share a secret with the King.

How does the King respond to the wounded man's plea for forgiveness?

• A) He refuses to forgive him.

• B) He forgives him and promises to help him.

• C) He orders his arrest.

• D) He ignores him and walks away.

What important lesson does the King learn from his experiences in the story?

• A) The importance of seeking revenge

• B) The value of wealth and power

• C) The significance of living in the present moment and helping others

• D) The need for a strong army and advisors

1. What is the hermit's ultimate message to the King regarding the most important time and action?
   

• 1. A) The most important time is in the past.

• 1. B) The most important time is in the future.

• 1. C) The most important time is Now, and the most important action is to do good to others.

• 1. D) The most important time is when one consults magicians.