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A. How much did you understand?

1. 1/e. Why does Delibis take only one servant with him to the wedding?
   Because he wants Hariri to think that he is a poor man.
2. 2/c. Why does Delibis's servant refuse to climb down the water hole?
   Because he doesn't want to fall and break his neck.
3. 3/f. Why doesn't the servant kill Delibis?
   Because he wants to marry a beautiful girl.
4. 4/g. Why does Hariri want to ask the servant some questions?
   Because she wants to show that the servant is a fool.
5. 5/d. Why doesn't Delibis tell Hariri who he is?
   Because he made a promise to his servant.
6. 6/a. Why does Hariri laugh and clap her hands?
   Because she recognises Delibis by his clever answers.
7. 7/b. Why does Nakrusa accept Delibis as his son-in-law?
   Because he learns that Delibis is a prince.

B. Who is speaking?

1. "I'm very hot, and very, very thirsty." Delibis
2. "The wedding must begin." Nakrusa
3. "Yes, a grinding stone is the heaviest thing." The servant
4. "I always keep my promises." Delibis
5. "I've got a better idea." Delibis
6. "But he’s a fool. His answers are stupid." Hariri
7. "What is the sweetest food?" Hariri
8. "Send camels and cattle for the feast." The king
9. "You fool, I'm going to be the master now!" The servant
10. "A promise is a very, very heavy thing." Delibis

C. Where did it happen?

1. 1/c. Nakrusa's village was a long way from the king's house.
2. 2/a. When the servant picked up the stone, Delibis was in the water hole.
3. 4/b. When Delibis arrived at the village, Hariri was in the hut.
4. 5/d When Hariri talked to the servant, Delibis was under a tree.
5. 6/e. When Delibis smiled at Hariri, he was standing behind the servant.

1. …… in the water hole.
2. …… in the hut.
3. …… a long way from the king's house.
4. …… under a tree.
5. …… standing behind the servant.

D. Which is the best title for this part?

We think that The Wicked Servant is the best title for the chapter. Do you agree?