Making Shadows - MENA

An old man, burdened by a hump, hears fairies singing and helps them. In gratitude, they offer him riches, but he declines. Instead, they remove his hump, rejuvenating him. He shares his story with another villager, who criticizes him for not accepting the riches.

What did the old man hear while walking through the fields?

• A distant thunderstorm

• The sound of a river

• Voices singing the days of the week

• Birds chirping

What did the fairies offer the old man as a reward?

• A feast

• A new house

• A magical staff

• Riches like gold and jewels

How did the old man feel after the fairies' gift?

• He felt confused and lost

• He felt heavier and older

• He felt the same as before

• He felt lighter and younger

What was the other villager's reaction to the old man's story?

• He criticized the old man for not taking the riches

• He offered to help the old man

• He was indifferent and walked away

• He was impressed and congratulated him

What did the grumpy villager do after hearing the old man's story?

• He sang a song

• He gave the old man a gift

• He pushed past the old man

• He thanked the old man