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The thieves were too shocked to say anything. They fell at Tenali Raman’s feet and begged

for his forgiveness. Tenali Raman took them to the king’s court and told them to promise

that they would never steal again.

When the king came to know how Tenali Raman had caught the thieves, he rewarded him
with many gifts.
How was Tenali
Raman rewarded?
Word Power

scholar: a learned man bushes: thick growth of small plants or
jester: a clown or joker who entertained plants with many stems

kings draw out: remove or take out

retiring: going to bed labour: work

precious: of great value reward: pay for a service
couple: husband and wife promise: declaration or assurance

Listening Skills

Listen to the story first. Then your teacher will read out the statements given below.

Say whether they are true or false.

1. Tenali Raman was a famous scholar and poet.

2. Tenali Raman had a lot of precious jewels in his house.

3. Tenali Raman lowered the box into the well.

4. The two thieves could get the box out of the well.

5. Tenali Raman finally caught the thieves.

Comprehension Skills

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. Tenali Raman was a jester in __________________.

a. Krishnadevaraya’s court b. Ashoka’s court

c. Akbar’s court

2. Tenali Raman carried the box to the __________________.

a. court b. neighbour’s house c. well
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