Isaac's Treasure and Life Lessons

Wally Amos discusses the importance of reading aloud to children, emphasizing its benefits for literacy. He narrates a story about Isaac, a poor man who dreams of finding treasure under a bridge. After a long journey, Isaac learns from a guard that the treasure is actually under his own stove at home. The story highlights the idea that what we seek is often closer than we think. Isaac's discovery leads to a life of contentment, illustrating the moral that sometimes we must travel far to find what is near.

What is the main benefit of reading aloud to children according to the introduction?

• It creates a foundation for a love of reading.

• It helps children fall asleep faster.

• It makes children more obedient.

• It improves children's handwriting.

Who is the author of 'The Treasure'?

• Wally Amos

• Sandberg

• Yuri Shulevitz

• Isaac

What was Isaac's living condition before his dream?

• He was wealthy and content.

• He lived in poverty and often went hungry.

• He was a successful merchant.

• He was a soldier in the Royal Palace.

What did Isaac dream about?

• A voice telling him to find a treasure under a bridge by the Royal Palace.

• Becoming a king.

• Building a house of prayer.

• Finding a treasure under his bed.

How did Isaac travel to the capital city?

• He took a train.

• He walked most of the way, occasionally getting a ride.

• He rode a horse.

• He flew on a plane.

What did the captain of the guards tell Isaac?

• To give up on his dream.

• To go back home and look under his stove for the treasure.

• To keep searching under the bridge.

• To join the guards.

What did Isaac find when he returned home?

• A new house built by the villagers.

• A letter from the captain.

• Nothing, the dream was false.

• A treasure under his stove.

What did Isaac do after finding the treasure?

• He hid the treasure and told no one.

• He moved to the capital city.

• He built a house of prayer and lived contentedly.

• He gave the treasure to the captain.

What is the moral of the story 'The Treasure'?

• Sometimes what we seek is closer than we think.

• Wealth brings happiness.

• Dreams should not be trusted.

• Treasure is always found in far-off places.