Villagers' Reactions and Relationships

An old farmer in China lives alone as his son studies in a distant city. Despite hardships, he remains optimistic, often saying, 'Good luck or bad luck, who knows?' When his son returns, villagers celebrate, but soon the son loses their horse. Surprisingly, he finds two horses, but then breaks his leg taming one. This injury prevents him from being drafted into a war, revealing the farmer's wisdom about luck's unpredictability.

Where did the old man live?

• In a bustling city

• In a small village in the mountains

• By the seaside

• In a desert

What was the old man's relationship with his son?

• He loved his son very much

• They were estranged

• He didn't have a son

• They were business partners

Why did the villagers feel sorry for the old man?

• Because he was always complaining

• Because he lived alone without his son

• Because he was wealthy

• Because he had too many horses

What was the villagers' reaction when the son returned?

• They were jealous

• They were happy for the old man

• They were indifferent

• They were upset

What did the old man say about luck?

• Luck is always bad

• Good luck or bad luck, who knows

• Luck doesn't exist

• Luck is always good

What happened to the horse?

• It was sold

• It ran away

• It was stolen

• It was given away

How did the villagers react to the horse running away?

• They were indifferent

• They were happy

• They felt sorry for the old man

• They celebrated

What did the son find when he went looking for the horse?

• A group of villagers

• A wild horse

• Nothing

• A lost dog

What was the villagers' reaction when the son returned with two horses?

• They were angry

• They were confused

• They were happy for the farmer

• They were indifferent

What did the son decide to do with the wild horse?

• Give it away

• Ignore it

• Tame it

• Sell it