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2. They wanted the finances to be handled by the one who has the best _____________.
a . sight b. education c. character

3. The inscription was going to be put up ___________.
a . at the gate b. inside the hall c. over the doorway

4. The inspiration read ____________.
a . Do good b. Speak the truth c. Be honest at all times

5. The finances were handed over to _____________.
a . the eldest brother b. the youngest brother c. none

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.

1. The three brothers lived in the monastery. ( )
2. The tablet had a geometric border. ( )

3. The second-youngest brother could see well. ( )

4. The donor’s name was Wang-Lee. ( )
5. The tablet was put up the previous evening. ( )

C. Answer the questions given below.
1. What did the youngest brother say to the others?

2. How did the brothers decide to settle the issue?
3. What did the three brothers do at night?
4. What did the three brothers say about the inscription?

5. Why did the brothers feel foolish?

Vocabulary Skills

A. Choose the meanings of the words in bold.
1. She sneaked into the room.

a . peeped b. looked c. came in secretly
2. “We want ice-cream,” said the children in unison.

a . at the same time b. softly c. loudly
3. She was chuckling as she read the letter.

a . crying b. laughing quietly c. munching chips
4. The three brothers looked at each other sheepishly.

a . sadly b. proudly c. foolishly
5. The audience applauded at the end of the performance.

a . praised b. shouted c. went home

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