Lesson 4.3 The Aged Mother

Q1. The story criticizes

Cruel treatment of the elderly Hard work Education Family love

Q2. What clever problem did the governor set?

Make a rope of ashes Build a bridge Find a lost horse Count the mountains

Q3. The son ultimately reveals his mother to

The ruler The villagers The merchant The teacher

Q4. Aged people can contribute through

Experience Only physical strength Only money Only entertainment

Q5. The ruler learns that old people possess

Experience and wisdom Only weakness No useful knowledge Only wealth

Q6. The ruler has ordered that old people

Be abandoned Be rewarded Become soldiers Teach children

Q7. The setting of the mountain journey emphasizes

Danger and difficulty Luxury Comfort Celebration

Q8. The ruler initially represents

Harsh authority Kindness Weakness Indifference to power

Q9. The ruler changes his policy after discovering

The usefulness of the elderly A treasure A new army A new market

Q10. Her action shows

Love and wisdom Anger Greed Carelessness