Baker's Dilemma: Justice and Smell

In a small American town, a skilled but unkind baker is frustrated by people enjoying the smell of his bread without buying it. One day, he confronts a young man for 'stealing' the smell. The baker drags him to a judge, demanding payment. The judge cleverly resolves the issue by equating the sound of coins to the smell of bread, returning the coins to the young man.

What was the baker's attitude towards his customers?

• He was unkind and never smiled.

• He was generous and kind.

• He was indifferent to them.

• He often gave free bread.

What made the baker's shop popular in the town?

• His friendly demeanor.

• His low prices.

• His shop's location.

• The delicious smell of his bread and cakes.

Why did the baker feel frustrated with people outside his shop?

• They were enjoying the smell without buying.

• They were stealing his bread.

• They were making noise.

• They were blocking the entrance.

What did the young man do outside the baker's shop?

• He argued with the baker.

• He enjoyed the smell of the bread.

• He asked for a job.

• He stole some bread.

How did the baker react to the young man enjoying the smell?

• He offered him a job.

• He ignored him.

• He demanded payment for the smell.

• He gave him free bread.

What action did the baker take against the young man?

• He called the police.

• He took him to the judge.

• He chased him away.

• He gave him a warning.

What was the judge's initial reaction to the baker's complaint?

• He laughed at the baker.

• He immediately dismissed the case.

• He listened to both sides.

• He sided with the baker.

What did the judge ask the young man to do?

• Give him his coins.

• Pay for the smell.

• Leave the town.

• Apologize to the baker.

How did the judge resolve the issue between the baker and the young man?

• He fined the young man.

• He gave the baker the coins.

• He used the sound of coins to pay for the smell.

• He dismissed the case.

What lesson can be learned from the judge's decision?

• Justice can be creative.

• Money is more important than fairness.

• Judges are always right.

• Always pay for what you take.