Quiz on The Wise Old Woman and Subjects

What was the law of the village regarding old people?

• They must be respected after 50 years.

• They must leave the village at age 60.

• They become village leaders at age 60.

• They must live alone in the forest at age 50.

Who made the law about old people being sent to the mountains?

• The farmer

• The wise woman

• The cruel young lord

• The emperor

How did the farmer feel about taking his mother to the mountains?

• He was proud.

• He was happy.

• He was sad and unwilling.

• He was excited.

What did the old woman do on the way to the mountains?

• Collected firewood

• Picked flowers

• Broke tree branches to mark the path

• Spoke to animals

What did the farmer decide to do after seeing his mother's kindness?

• Left her in the mountains

• Hid her in his house

• Told the lord about her

• Sent her to another village

How did the old woman help the village?

• By cooking food

• By solving impossible problems

• By fighting in a war

• By planting trees

What was one of the challenges given by the lord of the neighboring village?

• To find a magic stone

• To build a bridge without wood

• To make a rope of ashes

• To fly across the river

What was the result after the young lord learned the truth about the old woman?

• He punished the farmer

• He changed the law and honored the elderly

• He destroyed the village

• He made himself king

Why did the farmer keep his mother hidden in his home?

• He wanted to protect her from thieves

• He hoped she would become queen

• He loved her and didn't want her to die

• He needed help with farming

What is the main theme of the story 'The Wise Old Woman'?

• Young people are always wiser

• Old age is a burden

• Wisdom comes with age and should be respected

• Rules must never be broken