The Wise Man-I
Short Questions
1. Who was Bhola?
- Bhola was a horse trainer who worked for the Nawab of Bhopal.
2. What did the Nawab give Bhola after he retired?
- He gave him a colt and some money.
3. Why did Bhola and Shanti want to sell the horse?
- Because the horse ate too much fodder and was expensive to keep.
4. What did Bhola first exchange the horse for?
- He exchanged the horse for a donkey.
5. What did Bhola exchange the donkey for?
- He exchanged the donkey for a sheep.
6. What did Bhola get in return for the sheep?
- He got a hen in exchange for the sheep.
7. What did Bhola finally get in exchange for the hen?
- He got a basket of green mangoes.
8. Why did Bhola choose mangoes in the end?
- Because his wife loved chutney and green mangoes could make delicious chutney.
9. Did Shanti ever complain about Bhola’s decisions?
- No, she never complained.
10. Where did Bhola go to exchange the horse?
- He went to the market.
Long Questions
1. Why did Bhola and Shanti feel they had to get rid of the horse?
- The horse was eating too much, and they feared they would become poor soon. So, they decided it was better to exchange it for something more useful.
2. How did Shanti show support to Bhola before he left for the market?
- Shanti agreed with Bhola’s decision and told him she wouldn’t be angry even if the bargain was poor. This showed her trust and support.
3. Describe Bhola’s first exchange at the market.
- Bhola met a man with a donkey and thought it would be more useful than the horse. So he exchanged his horse for the donkey happily.
4. What made Bhola trade the donkey for a sheep?
- Bhola saw a woman with a sheep and believed his wife would prefer it over a donkey. Thinking practically, he made the exchange.
5. Why did Bhola exchange the sheep for a hen?
- He thought the hen would eat less than a sheep and be easier to take care of. So he happily traded the sheep for the hen.
6. What conversation took place between Bhola and the girl with mangoes?
- Bhola admired the mangoes and asked the girl if she would exchange them for his hen. After confirming the hen laid eggs, she agreed.
7. What does the story tell us about Bhola’s character?
- Bhola was simple, honest, and practical. He made decisions step by step, thinking what would be best for his family.
8. How is Shanti portrayed in the story?
- Shanti is shown as a supportive and understanding wife. She never complained and trusted Bhola’s decisions.
9. What lesson can we learn from the story of Bhola?
- The story teaches us the value of simplicity, contentment, and smart decision-making, even if the results seem unusual.
10. How does the barter system play a role in the story?
- The entire story revolves around the barter system, where Bhola exchanged goods without using money, showing how trade worked in earlier times.
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