Unseen Passage for Class 6 - Passage 08
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Once, there lived a miser who, in his quest to secure his wealth, liquidated all his possessions. He exchanged everything for a substantial lump of gold, which he buried diligently in a deep hole at the garden's edge. On a daily ritual, the miser would visit the garden, unearthing his precious gold, and cradle it affectionately. Puzzled by his master's peculiar behavior, one of the miser's workmen decided to investigate.
Hiding behind a tree, the workman uncovered the mystery of the hidden treasure. Seizing an opportunity, he sneaked into the garden one night and pilfered the lump of gold. Upon discovering the theft, the miser was consumed by anguish, tearing at his hair and wailing in despair. A concerned neighbor, alerted by the commotion, hurried to inquire about the distressing situation. The wretched miser narrated the unfortunate incident, pouring out his grief.
In an attempt to console the miser, the neighbor offered pragmatic advice, suggesting the use of a stone as a replacement. He encouraged the miser to envision the stone in the hole as if it were the coveted lump of gold. According to the neighbor, the stone would suffice for the miser's purpose, considering that the gold, in the miser's possession, held no practical value, as he never intended to use it.
Q1) What did the miser buy with the money obtained from selling all his possessions?
A. A lump of gold
B. A luxurious house
C. Precious gemstones
D. Expensive artifacts
Answer: A. A lump of gold
Q2) What did the miser do with the lump of gold on a daily basis?
A. Sold it to neighbors
B. Buried it deeper in the garden
C. Embraced it lovingly
D. Ignored its existence
Answer: C. Embraced it lovingly
Q3) What motivated one of the miser's workmen to investigate?
A. Curiosity about the garden
B. Suspicion of the miser's actions
C. A desire for gold
D. A friendly gesture towards the miser
Answer: B. Suspicion of the miser's actions
Q4) How did the miser react when he discovered his gold was stolen?
A. Laughed heartily
B. Tore his hair and cried aloud
C. Quickly found a replacement
D. Celebrated the freedom from wealth
Answer: B. Tore his hair and cried aloud
Q5) What solution did the neighbor offer to console the miser?
A. Buy more gold
B. Find the thief
C. Use a stone as a replacement
D. Ignore the loss and move on
Answer: C. Use a stone as a replacement
Q6) According to the neighbor, what is the value of what a miser has?
A. Equal to its market price
B. More than its monetary worth
C. Dependent on its daily use
D. No more use than what he has not
Answer: D. No more use than what he has not
Q7) What lesson can be inferred from the story?
A. It's better not to have any possessions
B. A stone is as valuable as gold
C. True wealth lies in one's attitude towards possessions
D. Miserly behavior leads to happiness
Answer: C. True wealth lies in one's attitude towards possessions
Q8) Why did the miser go to the garden once a day?
A. To water his plants
B. To meet neighbors
C. To check on his hidden gold
D. To enjoy the sunshine
Answer: C. To check on his hidden gold
Q9) Who stole his gold?
A. The neighbor
B. The workman
C. Another miser
D. A passerby
Answer: B. The workman
Q10) What would be an appropriate title for this story?
A. The Miser's Gold
B. The Hidden Treasure
C. The Neighbor's Advice
D. The Garden Secret
Answer: A. The Miser's Gold