SSLC English TL Online Quiz -1 :6: SIMPLETON!

SSLC KARNATAKA 

Subject – English (3rd Language)

ONLINE PRACTICE Quiz -1

Important Notes for Exam Study

Central Idea of the Lesson:

The lesson “Simpleton” emphasizes the values of kindness, compassion, and humility. Through the story of the younger cousin, often ridiculed as a simpleton, the narrative highlights how empathy toward others, even small creatures, can lead to unexpected rewards and success. The story contrasts the arrogance of the elder brothers with the simpleton’s good-heartedness, demonstrating that genuine virtue and a pure heart triumph over cleverness and pride.


Pre-Reading Activity Summary:

  • A dog saves Golkonda by barking and alerting the guards about the Moghul soldiers trying to climb the palace wall using a ladder.
  • Guards push the ladder, and the soldiers fall into the moat, successfully preventing the attack.

Summary of the Story:

  1. Introduction to the Brothers
    • Two elder brothers are clever but wasteful and arrogant.
    • The younger cousin is simple, kind, and often mocked as a “simpleton.”
  2. Encounters with Nature
    • The brothers attempt to harm ants, ducks, and bees.
    • The simpleton shows compassion and stops them from causing harm.
  3. Arrival at the Castle
    • The brothers and the simpleton find an enchanted castle.
    • A deaf old man gives them food, shelter, and challenges to break the spell.
  4. Three Tasks Assigned:
    • First Task: Collect 1,000 pearls lost in the moss.
      • The ants, grateful for his kindness, collect all the pearls.
    • Second Task: Retrieve a key from the bottom of a lake.
      • The ducks, saved earlier, dive into the lake and bring the key.
    • Third Task: Identify and wake the youngest princess among three identical daughters.
      • The queen bee, grateful for being spared, helps identify the youngest by sitting on her lips.
  5. Conclusion:
    • The simpleton’s kindness breaks the castle’s spell.
    • Everyone turned into stone is restored to life.
    • The elder brothers learn to value the simpleton, realizing his virtues.

Glossary Terms:

  • Simpleton: Foolish person.
  • Ant-hill: Home of ants.
  • Roast: Cook or fry.
  • Spell: Magic charm.
  • Gratitude: Thankfulness.

Important Questions and Answers:

  1. What did the older brothers call their younger cousin?
    • They called him “simpleton” because he was quiet and simple.
  2. What did the three brothers see on the path when they were walking?
    • They saw an ant-hill, a lake with ducks, and a bees’ nest.
  3. What did the simpleton say when his brothers wanted to upset the ant-hill?
    • He told them not to harm the ants or destroy their house.
  4. Why did the simpleton’s brothers wish to catch one of the ducks?
    • They wanted to roast and eat a duck.
  5. What did the old man give the brothers in the castle?
    • He gave them food and beds to sleep.
  6. How many pearls did the second brother collect?
    • He collected only 200 pearls.
  7. What was the second task given to the simpleton?
    • To retrieve a key from the bottom of a lake.
  8. Who helped the simpleton to find the youngest daughter of the King?
    • The queen bee helped him.

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