The Potter and the Washerman

What did the potter make his living from?

• Making solid laundry

• Creating beautiful pottery from fine porcelain

• Washing elephants

• Improving his neighbor's business

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Why did the potter become jealous of the washerman?

• The washerman was granted an audience with the king

• The potter's business was not as clean as the washerman's

• The washerman was more successful than the potter

• The washerman made a simple request to the king

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What did the potter propose to the king to challenge the washerman?

• To make pottery for the king's palace

• To wash the king's clothes

• To wash one of the king's esteemed elephants until it is spotlessly clean

• To help the potter improve his own business

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Why did the potter's heart hammer loudly after revealing his plan?

• He was excited about the challenge.

• He feared no one would guess the secret part of his plan.

• He was worried the king would not consider his request.

• He was confident about the success of his plan.

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What did the king suggest the potter create?

• A new set of scrubs for the washerman.

• A large porcelain basin to wash an elephant.

• A small container for the washerman's soap.

• A new robe for the king.

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What was the potter's reaction to the king's suggestion?

• He was happy and confident.

• He was indifferent and did not care.

• He was terrified and felt it was impossible.

• He was angry and refused immediately.

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What happened to the basin when the elephant stepped into it?

• It held the elephant without any issues.

• It broke under the weight of the elephant.

• It was too small for the elephant to fit.

• It was not mentioned what happened to the basin.

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What did the king do when the porcelain basin shattered into a thousand pieces?

• He ordered the potter to be punished.

• He laughed at the situation.

• He remained silent and watched.

• He smiled gently at the potter.

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What did the potter decide to do after giving great thought to his options?

• He decided to create another basin for the washerman.

• He quickly left the palace courtyard and was never seen again.

• He apologized to the king and offered to pay for the basin.

• He asked the king for forgiveness.

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How did the king's reaction to the washerman's wisdom affect the washerman's status?

• The washerman was banished from the kingdom.

• The washerman was given a reward of gold and jewels.

• The washerman became one of the most trusted advisers in the royal court.

• The washerman was asked to leave the palace immediately.

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