Characters
This character had not eaten for two days.
What does fragrance mean?
A pleasant smell
Why did the poor man go for a walk?
To forget his hunger
Why was the poor man hungry?
He had not eaten for two days.
What lesson does the story teach about fairness?
It is wrong to charge someone for something they didn't take
This character became angry when the poor man smelled the soup
The restaurant owner
What does infuriated mean?
Extremely angry.
What did the poor man do outside the restaurant?
He smelled the soup
Why did the owner drag the poor man inside?
He wanted him to pay
What character trait does Hodja show?
Wisdom and fairness
This character was known as a wise teacher and fair man.
Hodja
What does profusely mean?
In a very thankful or excessive way.
What did the restaurant owner demanded?
Payment for smelling the soup.
Why did Hodja drop the coins on the table?
To show that sound could be payment for smell.
How does Hodja solve the problem?
By using logic and humor
This character demanded payment for smelling food.
The restaurant owner
What does expense mean in the story?
The cost or payment
How did Hodja "pay" the owner?
By dropping coins so the owner could hear the sound.
Why did Hodja say the payment was just the sound of coins?
Because the poor man only smelled the soup, he didn't eat it.
Is this story realistic or a folktale? Explain
It is a folktale because it teaches a lesson through a clever character.
This character solved the conflict using logic instead of anger
Hodja
What does fair mean as used to describe Hodja?
Just and reasonable.
What did Hodja and the poor man do at the end of the story?
They ate at a different restaurant
What caused the owner to become furious again?
Hodja's explanation
What is the main message of the story?
Justice should be fair and reasonable.