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Question 5
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Arrange the following events in order of their occurrence from Scene II of the play. One example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
- 1. The King makes the four young men his advisers, impressed by their skills.
- 2. Ram Datt explains how he infers from the tracks that the camel is lame.
- 3. The King asks the merchant to clearly state his accusation.
- 4. The King praises the young men for their observations and dismisses the merchant’s accusation.
- 5. Shiv Datt reveals that the camel is blind in its right eye.
- 6. Dev Datt explains his observation about the camel’s pain and careful movement.
- 7. Har Datt clarifies how he knew that the camel has a short tail.
- 8. The merchant accuses the four men of knowing a lot about his missing camel.
How to answer:
Start with the accusation in court, follow the four explanations, and end with the appointment of the advisers.
View Answer
| Event as given | Correct order |
|---|---|
| 1. The King makes the four young men his advisers, impressed by their skills. | 8 |
| 2. Ram Datt explains how he infers from the tracks that the camel is lame. | 3 |
| 3. The King asks the merchant to clearly state his accusation. | 1 |
| 4. The King praises the young men for their observations and dismisses the merchant’s accusation. | 7 |
| 5. Shiv Datt reveals that the camel is blind in its right eye. | 4 |
| 6. Dev Datt explains his observation about the camel’s pain and careful movement. | 6 |
| 7. Har Datt clarifies how he knew that the camel has a short tail. | 5 |
| 8. The merchant accuses the four men of knowing a lot about his missing camel. | 2 |
