CHAPTER - 3 (TARO'S REWARD) Ques.1. What made Taro sadder than ever? Ques.2. Why was Taro surprised when he reached the waterfall the next morning? Ques.3. Who visited Taro's house that afternoon? What happened then? Ques.4. Why were the villagers angry and disappointed? Ques.5. Why do you think the magic waterfall gave sake to Taro instead of cold water? Ques.6. Read the following extract and answer the questions: "Where is Taro? Let us drown him in this waterfall." a) Who said these words and to whom? b) why were these words said? c) What is the meaning of 'drown'?
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Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream? (5)
Ans: Taro ran in the direction of the stream because he was thirsty. Secondly, he had never before heard the sound of falling water in that area:
2. How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking sake? (7)
Ans: Sake gave warmth as well as energy to the old man. Taro’s father stopped shivering and started dancing. In this way, he showed his happiness.
3. Why did the waterfall give Taro sakeand others water? (12)
Ans: The waterfall obliged Taro and changed water into sake. The reason was that he was a thoughtful son. He served his old parents sincerely. Sake was the reward for his goodness. Other people were just greedy. So they got only plain water.
4. Why did the villagers want to drown Taro? (10, 11)
Ans: The villagers went to the waterfall to collect sake. But they got only plain cold water. They thought that Taro had tricked them. So they looked for Taro to punish him.
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The waterfall gave Taro saké and others water because Taro was a very thoughtful and dutiful son to his parents. He used to serve his parents with dedication and sincerity. The saké from the waterfall was a reward for his goodness.The Emperor of Japan rewarded Taro for being good and kind towards his parents. This was Emperor's way to encourage all children to respect, obey and serve their parents.Taro ran in the direction of the stream because he could not remember ever seeing or hearing a rushing stream in that part of the forest, and he was thirsty. 2. After drinking sake, Taro's father stopped shivering and showed his happiness by doing a little dance in the middle of the floor