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The story of the aged mother

Quiz by John Davies Amorado

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  • Q1
    In 'The Aged Mother', why did the protagonist's son hesitate to follow the Emperor's order?
    He feared the consequences
    He was loyal to the Emperor
    He disagreed with the order
    He loved his mother
    30s
  • Q2
    In 'The Aged Mother', why did the Emperor order all aged people to be executed?
    He despised old people
    He believed they were a burden to society
    He thought they were criminals
    He wanted to set an example
    30s
  • Q3
    What lesson does 'The Aged Mother' teach?
    Defying authority
    Respect and care for the elderly
    Creating a rebellion
    Valuing wealth over family
    30s
  • Q4
    In 'The Aged Mother', what did the protagonist and his mother do to escape the Emperor's order?
    They hid in a cave
    They climbed Mount Fuji
    They sailed to a neighboring kingdom
    They disguised themselves
    30s
  • Q5
    In 'The Aged Mother', what did the mother whisper to her son before they reached the top of Mount Fuji?
    We must hide from the soldiers
    Keep climbing, we are almost there
    Look back and you will see our home one more time
    Pray for our safety
    30s
  • Q6
    What valuable item did the aged mother carry with her as they climbed Mount Fuji in 'The Aged Mother'?
    A sacred relic
    A letter from the Emperor
    A bundle of twigs
    A bag of gold coins
    30s
  • Q7
    What did the Emperor do to deceive the people in 'The Aged Mother'?
    He declared a decree banning everyone from climbing Mount Fuji
    He announced a celebration in the kingdom
    He distributed gifts to the citizens
    He abolished all taxes
    30s
  • Q8
    In 'The Aged Mother', how did the mother prove the importance of filial piety to the Emperor?
    By reciting ancient poems
    By performing a dance
    By making him realize the significance of his own mother
    By solving a riddle
    30s
  • Q9
    In 'The Aged Mother', what was the ultimate fate of the aged mother and her son?
    They were captured and executed
    They disappeared and were never found
    They lived happily in a remote village
    They were pardoned by the Emperor
    30s

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