One in a Million Questions

What is the condition of Hodja’s donkey at the beginning of the story?

• Strong and energetic

• Well-groomed and healthy

• Weak and scruffy

What does Hodja call his donkey?

• A magnificent beast

• A worthless animal

• A hardworking creature

• A valuable investment

Where does Hodja take his donkey to sell it?

• A nearby farm

• A merchant’s house

• The village marketplace

• The town square

How much does the first buyer pay for the donkey?

• 20 dinars

• 30 dinars

• 40 dinars

• 50 dinars

How does the new owner describe the donkey?

• As a one-of-a-kind animal

• As lazy and useless

• As a simple farm animal

• As too old to be of use

Why is Hodja surprised when he sees the donkey again?

• It looks completely different

• It is being praised as valuable

• It is performing tricks

• It refuses to move

What does Hodja start to believe about his donkey?

• That he made a mistake selling it

• That it has always been special

• That it needs better care

• That he should buy more donkeys

What do the buyers in the marketplace do when they hear about the donkey?

• Lose interest

• Offer higher bids

• Leave the marketplace

• Start arguing with each other

How does the donkey’s new owner convince people to bid?

• He lowers the price

• He exaggerates the donkey’s qualities

• He feeds the donkey special food

• He tricks them with magic

What is Hodja’s final action in the story?

• He buys the donkey back

• He laughs at the buyers

• He warns others not to bid

• He walks away shaking his head