CLASS - 6 // SUBJECT - ENGLISH (SUPPLEMENTARY READER )// CHAPTER – 3 // THE SHEPHERD’S TREASURE //

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CHAPTER – 3

THE SHEPHERD’S TREASURE

 

 

1.      Who visited the shepherded one day, and why?

The king of the country visited the shepherd, because he had heard a lot about the wisdom and friendliness of the shepherd. Also, the shepherd held the power to solve the problems of people through his wisdom and common sense. So, he wanted to meet him.

 

2.      Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?

The governors grew jealous because the fame of the shepherd as a governor grew day by day. Even after rising to power of dignity, the shepherd remained humble. People admired him and respected him for his wisdom, sympathy and generosity.

 

3.      Why was the new governor called to the palace?

The new governor was called to the palace as the king also became suspicious regarding the iron chest he carried. The jealous governors had already talked and reported so much against him that the king could not ignore the reports and called him to the palace to find out the truth.

 

4.      Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel’s back?

Everyone was delighted to see the iron chest on the camel’s back because everybody thought that it contained treasure and the truth would be revealed and he would be punished.

 

5.      What did the iron chest contain?

Opposite to everyone’s assumption, the iron chest contained an old blanket.

 

6.      Why did the shepherd always carry it?

The shepherd always carried it because it was his oldest friend and his only treasure. It would protect him at all times whether good or bad.

 

7.      Is it an example of the shepherd’s humility or wisdom or both?

It is an example of both humility and wisdom.

 

8.      How did the king reward the new governor?

The king rewarded the new governor by declaring him the governor of a much bigger district on the same day.

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