Reactions to the Boulder Challenge

A king places a boulder on a road to test his subjects. Wealthy courtiers complain, monks see it as divine, and a knight reports it. Finally, a peasant moves the boulder, finding gold beneath. The king teaches his sons that obstacles are part of the path to glory.

What did the king do to test the character of his subjects?

• He organized a tournament.

• He hid gold in the forest.

• He sent them on a quest.

• He placed a boulder on the road.

How did the courtiers react upon encountering the boulder?

• They cursed the king.

• They ignored it.

• They praised the king.

• They moved the boulder.

What was the reaction of the courtiers to the road's condition?

• They were amused.

• They praised the king.

• They were indifferent.

• They were outraged.

What was the monks' reaction to the boulder?

• They built a shrine around it.

• They saw it as a divine sign.

• They moved it aside.

• They reported it to the king.

Which group saw the boulder as a divine sign?

• The monks

• The peasants

• The knights

• The courtiers

What did the knight do when he saw the boulder?

• He moved it.

• He prayed.

• He reported it to the king.

• He ignored it.

What did the knight prioritize over moving the boulder?

• His duty to report to the king

• His need to rest

• His desire to pray

• His personal safety

Who finally moved the boulder?

• The king

• A peasant

• A knight

• A monk

What did the peasant find under the boulder?

• A hidden passage

• A letter from the king

• A purse of gold

• A map

What did the peasant do before moving the boulder?

• He prayed for strength.

• He rested for a while.

• He asked for help.

• He laid down his cart.