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terrible thing has happened a hawk has carried your son away.’’

Praveen was furious and demanded, ‘‘How can a hawk carry off my son?’’

‘‘In the same way as the rats can eat up the iron box,’’ answered Shankar Das.

‘‘I am sorry, my friend. I realize my mistake,’’ Praveen said with a bit of concern in

his voice. He felt ashamed of having tried to cheat his friend. He gave the box back

to his friend. Both of them were happy and remained good friends forever.

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A. Tick ( ) the correct option :
1. Honesty is the best :

(i) policy (ii) foolishness
(iii) poverty (iv) weakness

2. An honest person is always :

(i) disliked (ii) respected
(iii) ignored (iv) insulted

3. Who was a dishonest friend ?

(i) Shankar (ii) Das
(iii) Praveen (iv) All of these

4. Praveen was a :

(i) farmer (ii) doctor
(iii) tailor (iv) money lender

B. Fill in the blanks :

1. Shankar Das was the son of a rich __________.
2. __________ box was safe with Praveen.

3. Praveen was __________ and __________.

4. Praveen pretended to look at a __________.
5. He felt ashamed of having tried to __________ his friend.

C. Write True or False :

1. Shankar Das started off his journey sadly. _______

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