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Glossary
behold : to see something
outcast : a person expelled from the community
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dread : fear of something bad that might happen
hath : has
shalt : shall
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thou : you
partake : share
nay : no or not
ere : before
prying : searching
enkindleth : kindles
hast : has
slew : killed someone violently
thee : you
yearn : long for
thou art : you are
avenge : take revenge
decree : judgement
Understand the poem
1. Who came to Yussouf’s tent one night?
2. What did he say?
3. Did he go to the tent for food and shelter?
4. Was Yussouf called ‘The Good’?
5. Was Yussouf kind to the stranger?
6. Did Yussouf believe in God?
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