Decisions and Reactions in a Village

In a Japanese village, a young farmer defies a cruel lord's decree to abandon his elderly mother in the mountains. When the village is threatened by Lord Higa, the farmer's mother uses her wisdom to solve impossible tasks, saving the village. The young lord learns to value the elderly, leading to peace and prosperity.

What was the cruel decree made by the young lord?

• No one is allowed to leave the village.

• Taxes must be doubled for all villagers.

• Anyone over 70 must be left in the mountains to die.

• All children must work in the fields.

How did the farmer's mother react to reaching the age of 70?

• She accepted her fate and asked to be taken to the mountains.

• She tried to convince the lord to change his mind.

• She begged her son to hide her.

• She decided to leave the village on her own.

What did the mother do to help her son find his way back home?

• She tied a rope to guide him.

• She drew a map for him.

• She marked the path with small twigs.

• She left a trail of breadcrumbs.

What decision did the farmer make after hearing his mother's guidance?

• He confronted the young lord.

• He decided to leave her in the mountains.

• He chose to return home with her.

• He asked the villagers for help.

What was the first impossible task given by Lord Higa?

• Grow a tree overnight.

• Build a bridge from clouds.

• Create a coil of rope from ashes.

• Make a rope out of water.

How did the villagers initially try to solve the tasks?

• They consulted the village elders.

• They prayed to the gods and sought help from a badger.

• They asked for help from neighboring villages.

• They tried to bribe Lord Higa.

What was the old woman's solution for the rope of ash?

• She carved it from stone.

• She used magic to create it.

• She wove it from spider silk.

• She soaked a rope in salt water and burned it.

What change did the young lord make after realizing his mistake?

• He left the village to seek wisdom elsewhere.

• He increased taxes to build a fortress.

• He abolished the decree and honored the elderly.

• He decided to conquer other villages.

What was Lord Higa's reaction to the completed tasks?

• He demanded more tasks to be completed.

• He was angry and declared war.

• He ignored the villagers and left.

• He was impressed and allowed the village to live in peace.