Storytelling: Miserly Farmer

Pritpal Singh, a wealthy but miserly farmer, constantly grumbles about paying his workers. His wife suggests they would need a demon to do all the work alone. Pritpal seeks a magician's help to conjure a demon, agreeing to the demon's terms of working tirelessly or else being eaten. The demon quickly completes tasks, making Pritpal anxious about running out of work. His wife assures him she has a plan to keep the demon busy.

Why does Pritpal Singh grumble about his workers?

• He believes they are too expensive.

• He wants to hire more workers.

• He feels they are not skilled enough.

• He thinks they are lazy.

What solution does Pritpal Singh's wife suggest for managing the farm work?

• Employing a demon

• Buying more machinery

• Hiring more workers

• Doing the work themselves

What are the terms set by the demon for working on the farm?

• He will only work if paid double the wages.

• He must work day and night, and if he runs out of work, he will eat Pritpal Singh.

• He will work for free.

• He will work only during the day.

How does Pritpal Singh feel as the demon completes tasks quickly?

• Relieved

• Nervous

• Excited

• Indifferent

What is Charanjit's plan to ensure the demon never runs out of work?

• She plans to dismiss the demon.

• She decides to give the demon a day off.

• She plans to hire more workers.

• She assures Pritpal Singh that she will handle it.