Hans im Glück im Zug - Intermediate German with Herr Antrim Lesson #14

Hans, after years of service, receives a gold reward and begins his journey home. Along the way, he trades the gold for a horse, the horse for a cow, the cow for a pig, the pig for a goose, and finally the goose for a grindstone. Each trade seems advantageous at first, but Hans ends up with a grindstone, which he accidentally drops into a well. Relieved of the burden, Hans feels free and happy, believing he is lucky despite losing everything.

What does Hans initially receive as a reward for his service?

• A pig

• A cow

• A horse

• A piece of gold

Why does Hans decide to trade his horse for a cow?

• He believes the cow will provide milk, butter, and cheese

• The cow is faster than the horse

• He is afraid of riding horses

• He wants to ride a cow instead

What problem does Hans encounter with the cow?

• The cow is too old to produce milk

• The cow is stolen

• The cow is too aggressive

• The cow runs away

What warning does the boy give Hans about the pig?

• The pig is too expensive

• The pig might be stolen

• The pig is too small

• The pig is sick

What does Hans trade the pig for?

• A horse

• A piece of gold

• A cow

• A goose

What does Hans receive from the scissor grinder?

• A bag of gold

• A new horse

• A grinding stone

• A pair of scissors

How does Hans feel after losing the grinding stone?

• Sad and regretful

• Relieved and happy

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and calm