CLASS VI CHAPTER - 3 TARO'S REWARD

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Q1. Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream?
Ans. Taro ran in the direction of the stream as he was extremely thirsty.

Q2. How did Taro's father show his happiness after drinking sake?
Ans. Sake gave warmth and energy to the old man. He stopped shivering and showed his happiness by dancing.

Q3. Why did the waterfall give Taro sake and others water?
Ans. Taro was a very kind, caring and thoughtful son. The stream blessed his goodness by giving him sake instead of water. Other people were greedy so they got only plain water.

Q4. Why did the villagers want to drown Taro?
Ans. The villagers went to the waterfall to sake just like Taro. However, they got only plain water. They thought that Taro had tricked them. So they wanted to drown Taro to punish him.

Q5. Why did the Emperor reward Taro?
Ans. The Emperor of Japan rewarded Taro for being good and kind towards his old parents. This was Emperor's way to encourage all children to honour and obey their parents.


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