(7) 6th Grade-the Hidden Treasure
Welcome to today's story. We have an interesting story about a hidden treasure that a peasant found and his humblesness to share with a land owner. Enjoy!
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Questions and Answers
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The Hidden Treasure Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold. Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. “What is this?” asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found. But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, “The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you.” Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- What did the peasant find in the treasure box:
- A.
Bones from an animal
- B.
A secret key
- C.
The box was empty
- D.
Coins and gemstones
Correct Answer
D. Coins and gemstonesExplanation
The author says that the peasant found coins and gemstonesRate this question:
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The Hidden Treasure Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold. Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. “What is this?” asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found. But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, “The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you.” Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- Why didn't the previous owner of the land want to take the treasure from the peasant?
- A.
The previous land owner had died.
- B.
The previous land owner thought that since the peasant found the treasure, that the peasant deserved it.
- C.
The previous land owner already had enough money.
- D.
The previous land owner didn't think they were valuable.
Correct Answer
B. The previous land owner thought that since the peasant found the treasure, that the peasant deserved it.Explanation
The previous owner of the land did not want to take the treasure from the peasant because he believed that since the peasant had found it, he deserved to keep it. The previous owner acknowledged that if he had found the treasure himself, it would have been his, but since the peasant discovered it on the land he had purchased, the treasure rightfully belonged to him. This shows that the previous owner had a sense of fairness and honesty, and did not want to claim something that he did not find himself.Rate this question:
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The Hidden Treasure Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold. Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. “What is this?” asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found. But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, “The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you.” Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- Why didn't the previous owner of the land want to take the treasure from the peasant?
- A.
Never refuse a gift.
- B.
Don't tell lies.
- C.
Honesty is more important than wealth.
- D.
Good things come to those who wait.
Correct Answer
C. Honesty is more important than wealth.Explanation
The peasant was honest, and since he was honest the previous land owner split the treasure.Rate this question:
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The Hidden Treasure Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold. Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. “What is this?” asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found. But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, “The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you.” Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- From this story, you can conclude: "Peasants are not greedy, and rich people are."
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The story does not say that at all. The story discusses that greed can be hurtful, and if you are not greedy, your relationships are strengthened.Rate this question:
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The Hidden Treasure Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold. Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. “What is this?” asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found. But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, “The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you.” Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- The peasant took the treasure back to his house and hid it from everyone after he found it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The peasant went to the previous land owner and told the land owner about the treasure.Rate this question:
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