statements to make them true. 1.
Much of the forest had been depleted by the empire.
2.
The sheep were important to the western areas’ economy.
3.
The scribe hitchhiked to the capital to ask the emperor for charity.
4.
The scribe sat upon his throne, and the emperor stood in front of him.
5.
The emperor condemned the citizens of the western areas to hard work.
6.
If the emperor had heeded the scribe’s warning, the citizens might have been
the victors.
P/MT B Answer the questions. 1. Why were the citizens hungry?
a. Commerce was high.
b. They couldn’t buy goods,
c. Prices were reduced.
d. They were too cozy.
2. The emperor’s palace was all of the following EXCEPT
.
a. large and cozy
b. made with wood
c. cold and dark
d. in the capital
3. When the emperor heard the scribe’s request, how did he behave?
a. He felt pity.
b. He asked for unity.
c. He remained neutral.
d. He showed his temper.
4. At the end of the story, what happened to the emperor?
a. He was defeated.
b. He changed his evil ways,
c. He became rich.
d. He got married
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