How did the king reward the new governor?

A Pact with the Sun

Book: A Pact with the Sun

Chapter: 3. The Shepherd's Treasure

Subject: English - Class 6^th

Q. No. 7 of Questions

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How did the king reward the new governor?

The king after listening to the explanation of the new governor got highly impressed with his wisdom and humility. He decided to reward the governor by giving him the charge of a larger district the very same day.

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1

The shepherd hadn’t been to school because
(i) he was very poor.

(ii) there were very few schools in those days.

(iii) he wasn’t interested in studies.

Chose the right answer.

2

Who visited the shepherd one day, and why?

3

Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?

4

Why was the new governor called to the palace?

5

Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel’s back?

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(i) What did the iron chest contain?
(ii) Why did the shepherd always carry it?

(iii) Is it an example of the shepherd’s humility or wisdom or both?

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How did the king reward the new governor?