The Shepherd Treasure Question and Answer

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.

Choose the right answer.

Explanation:

(ii) There weren't many schools back then.


2. Who visited the shepherd one day, and why?

Explanation:

When the wise shepherd's reputation for wisdom and friendliness spread, the king of Iran paid him a visit. The king rode a mule to the poor shepherd's home, disguised as a shepherd.


3. Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?

Explanation:

When the wise shepherd's reputation for wisdom and friendliness spread, the king of Iran paid him a visit. The king rode a mule to the poor shepherd's home, disguised as a shepherd.


4. Why was the new governor called to the palace?

Explanation:

The newly appointed governor was well recognised for his intellect, compassion, and goodness, and the rulers of other provinces were jealous of him. By falsely accusing the humble governor of being dishonest, they poisoned the king's ears. They complained that he stored some of the tax money he collected from the populace in an iron box for himself. The king was informed of all this and summoned the new governor to the palace, where he was asked to explain why he always carried an iron chest with him.


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

Explanation:

Everyone in the palace was glad to see the iron chest on the camel's back when the new governor arrived because they thought it must be filled with gold, silver, and gems. They knew that if the monarch found the treasure in the casket, he would appoint a new governor and punish the old one for his misdeeds. 


6. (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?

Explanation:

1. There was an old blanket inside the iron chest.

 

2.The shepherd usually carried an old blanket in an iron chest because it was his oldest companion. He asserted that the monarchy would still protect him even if it removed his position and authority.

 

3. It undoubtedly serves as an example of the shepherd's goodness, wisdom, and humility.


7. How did the king reward the new governor?

Explanation:

The monarch was impressed by the new governor's modesty, intelligence, and integrity. He honoured the wise man by elevating him to the position of governor of a bigger region on the same day. 


8. What were the notable qualities of the shepherd?

Explanation:

The shepherd was uneducated and poor. Yet, he was intelligent and charming. He lived in a cave. 


9. where did the king of Iran were drawn?

Explanation:

The king of Iran was drawn to the shepherd's cave by rumours of his knowledge and friendliness.


10. What impressed the king when he spent a night in the cave?

Explanation:

The kindness and sage advice of the shepherd greatly impressed the king.


11. How shepherd named him governor of a tiny district?

Explanation:

The tenderness and wisdom of the shepherd greatly delighted the monarch. As a result, he named him governor of a tiny district. The shepherd was later rewarded by the monarch for his honesty, humility, and knowledge. He appointed the shepherd as governor of a much larger district.


12. Why did the shepherd always carry his old blanket with him?

Explanation:

 The old blanket was the shepherd's best and oldest friend. It could defend him when the king wanted to take away his position, authority, and cloaks. 


13. Give a character sketch of the shepherd. What qualities pleased the king?

Explanation:

The village of the poor shepherd was in Iran. He wasn't able to read or write. He was, nevertheless, honourable and intelligent. He gave aid to individuals in need. To overcome their challenges, he exercised courage and good judgement. The monarch was moved by the shepherd's generosity and sensitivity. He installed a quiet shepherd as the district's ruler. A box made of iron was always seen with the new governor. The jealous governors imagined the chest contained gold. Only an old blanket was inside the package when the king opened it.


14.  How did the other governors try to humiliate the new governor (the shepherd)?

Explanation:

Despite his poverty, the shepherd was kind, trustworthy, and humble. The monarch was pleased by the shepherd's goodness and knowledge. His intelligence, common sense, and honesty were his main assets. Yet, he always had an iron box on him. The jealous governors poisoned the king's ears. The monarch consented to personally examine the jewels within the iron casket. Yet all he found was an average, worn blanket. He owned nothing else save that. This event improved the shepherd's reputation. The other governors suffered embarrassment.