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The two brothers rejoiced at seeing each other, and at

once began telling of all that had happened to them.

“You see,” said the elder brother,” “I was right. Here I
have lived quietly and well, while you, though may have
been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble.”

“I do not regret having gone into the forest and up the
mountain,” replied the younger brother. “I may have

nothing now, but I shall always have something to
remember, while you have no memories at all.”

– Leo Tolstoy

Word Power

set out: begin a journey make out: find the meaning or understand
jest: said as a joke swift: happening fastly
seize: to take hold of suddenly inscription: something written on an metal or stone
perish: to get destroyed or die conquered: taken control of
wanderer: a person who travels aimlessly rejoiced: enjoyed or celebrated; felt happy

regret: feel sorry about something

Comprehension Skills

A. Choose the correct option.
1. When the two brothers woke up, they saw a _____________.

a. bear b. stone c. lion

2. In that house, he will find _____________.
a. happiness b. wealth c. sorrow

3. They took the younger brother to the city and made him _____________.
a. their minister b. their king c. their guard

4. The younger brother ruled for _____________.

a. five years b. six years c. seven years
5. The elder brother had grown _____________.

a. richer b. poorer c. neither rich nor poor

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. At noon, the two brothers lay down in a forest to rest. ( )

2. The elder brother decided to go into the forest. ( )

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