Question

Why do you think the hermit did not answer the Tsar's questions directly
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Answer 1

Answer:

The hermit did not give answers to the Tsar's questions until the end, as being a wise man he knew that it would be difficult for the Tsar to realise the truth of his words.

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Answer 2

Answer:

because some time verbal answer is not affecting then a experienced answer if he had given him verbal answer he might be not satisfied