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surgeons : doctors who perform surgeries (operations)
dolts : stupid persons
courtiers : a person who is part of the court of a king
peer : look closely
9. Not to be republished
instantly : immediately
summon : call for a meeting
politely : in a gentle manner
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trembled : shook slightly
resolve : decide
fancied : imagined
I. Answer the following questions in about two or three
sentences each.

1. “The king was foolish.” Do you agree with this
statement? Justify your answer quoting one incident
from the text.
2. ‘Physicians and surgeons are dolts’. Why did the king
call them dolts?
3. What did the simple woman say to the king after she
peered into his face?
4. ‘You will be cured instantly,’ said the simple old woman.
What was the cure suggested?
5. Why did the soldiers and courtiers, messengers and
heralds have to travel far and wide?
6. ‘I sing from joy,’ said the stranger. Why do you think
the stranger sang from joy?
7. Why did the king hang his head in shame? What did
he resolve afterwards?

8. Do you think the title of the story is appropriate? Give
reasons.

“People who have nothing to do are bored to death.”
Explain this statement.

10. Suggest another title to the story.
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