Complete the answer statement first, then state the correct option and reason.

1. Why are the four men travelling to Ujjain?
A. To buy a camel
B. To find suitable employment
C. To visit the Merchant
D. To challenge the King
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The four men are travelling to Ujjain to find suitable employment .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. To find suitable employment .

Reason: They hope the King will recognise their talents.

2. Which clue reveals that the camel is lame?
A. Blood drops
B. Untouched leaves
C. One faint footprint
D. Deep front prints
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The clue revealing lameness is one faint footprint among three clear ones .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. One faint footprint .

Reason: It shows the camel was not placing full weight on one leg.

3. What is the Merchant’s main weakness?
A. He cannot speak clearly
B. He is quick to accuse without proof
C. He dislikes camels
D. He refuses to see the King
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The Merchant’s main weakness is that he is quick to accuse without proof .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. He is quick to accuse without proof .

Reason: He never asks how the men learnt the details before calling them thieves.

4. Why does the King trust the four men?
A. They are wealthy
B. They flatter him
C. They explain each conclusion logically
D. The Merchant changes his story
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The King trusts the four men because they explain each conclusion logically .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. They explain each conclusion logically .

Reason: Their answers are supported by visible clues.

5. The phrase “see beyond the obvious” means:
A. predict the future
B. notice hidden details
C. ignore ordinary facts
D. see through walls
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“See beyond the obvious” means notice details and meaning that others overlook .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. notice hidden details .

Reason: The men find information in small clues.

6. Which dramatic part is the climax?
A. The men begin walking
B. The Merchant arrives
C. The King clears the men after hearing their reasoning
D. The court applauds
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The climax is the King’s judgement after hearing the reasoning .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. The King clears the men after hearing their reasoning .

Reason: This is where the main conflict is decided.

7. What does the beacon image suggest?
A. The men will build roads
B. Their wisdom will guide the kingdom
C. They will search for the camel
D. The court needs more lamps
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The beacon suggests that their wisdom will guide the kingdom .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Their wisdom will guide the kingdom .

Reason: A beacon is a guiding light.

8. What is the central message of the play?
A. Assumptions are better than questions
B. Strength is more useful than thought
C. Careful observation and wise reasoning create opportunity
D. Travellers should avoid courts
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The central message is that careful observation and wise reasoning create opportunity .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. Careful observation and wise reasoning create opportunity .

Reason: The men’s reasoning proves innocence and leads to their appointment.

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