THE WISER MERCHANT

What did the merchant carry on his donkey the first time he fell into the river?

• Salt

• Cotton sponges

• Water

• Rocks

Why did the donkey fall into the river the first time?

• Because he was tired

• Because the merchant pushed him

• Because he stumbled over a rock

• Because the river was dry

What happened to the salt when the donkey fell into the river for the first time?

• It evaporated

• It dissolved in the water

• It turned into stone

• Nothing

What did the merchant carry on his donkey the second time he fell into the river?

• Water

• Cotton sponges

• Salt

• Rocks

Why did the donkey fall into the river the second time?

• Because he was tired

• Because he stumbled on a rock

• Because the merchant pushed him

• Because the river was dry

What happened to the salt when the donkey fell into the river the second time?

• Nothing

• Evaporated

• Turned into stone

• Dissolved in the water

What happened to the cotton sponges when the donkey fell into the river the second time?

• They evaporated

• They dissolved in the water

• They turned into stone

• Nothing

Why was the merchant angry the second time the donkey fell into the river?

• Because the river was very deep

• Because the donkey was scared

• Because the merchant slipped

• Because the donkey did it on purpose

What happened to the weight of the donkey's load the second time it fell into the river?

• It became heavier

• It became lighter

• No change

• It turned into stone

Why did the donkey fall into the river the third time?

• Because the river was dry

• Because he stumbled on a rock

• Because the merchant pushed him

• Because he was tired