Class 7 English Three Questions question answers
Answer the following questions.
1. Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
The king was advised to go to magicians because they were believed to have the ability to look into the future and determine the right time for certain actions.
2. In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
In answer to the second question, the people suggested that the king should seek advice from different groups, including his counselors, priests, doctors, and soldiers.
3. What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
Various suggestions were made in answer to the third question. Some said science, others suggested fighting, and yet others mentioned religious worship.
4. Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
No, the wise men did not win the reward. The king was not satisfied with their varied answers, and therefore, he did not give them the reward.
Comprehension Check
Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box.
1. Many wise men answered the king’s questions,……….. but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
2. Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men………. to help the king act at the right time.
3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable…………..and follow it strictly.
4. The king requested the hermit……………to answer three questions.
5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound,
• but the bleeding would not stop.correct answer
5. How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
The king and the hermit helped the wounded man by tending to his injuries, dressing his wound, and providing him with water and care.
6. (i) Who was the bearded man?
The bearded man was the king’s enemy who sought revenge because the king had put his brother to death and seized his property.
(ii) Why did he ask for the king’s forgiveness?
He asked for the king’s forgiveness because the king saved his life by dressing his wounds and showing kindness and mercy.
7. The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
The king forgave the bearded man and offered to serve him as his most faithful servant. He also promised to give back the man his property and provide him with further assistance, such as sending his servants and doctor to look after him.
8. What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and why?
The hermit’s answers to the three questions were:
The most important time is the present moment (‘Now’).
The most necessary person is the one you are with at a particular moment.
The most important business is to do good to others.
Class 7 English Three Questions extra question answers
Where did the hermit live?
Answer: In a secluded wood where he rarely interacted with others.
How did the king approach the hermit’s hut?
Answer: Wearing ordinary clothes and leaving his horse behind.
How did the hermit respond when the king offered to work in his place?
Answer: He took back the spade and insisted that the king rest.
What did the king use to cover the wounded man’s wound?
Answer: His handkerchief
What did the king give to the wounded man when he asked for something to drink?
Answer: Fresh water
Why did the bearded man want to kill the king?
Answer: The king had harmed his brother.
