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Define famine.
Famine is widespread lack of food that causes people to starve and die.
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The people suffered through a great _____________ where there was little food to eat.
famine
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Where does the story take place?
In India.
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How does the raja justify taking all the farmers' rice?
He believes that a raja should not go hungry.
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Why does the raja keep his promise to Rani at the end?
He believes that is what a raja should do.
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Define trickle.
Trickle is a thin stream.
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Brenda's favorite show was on tv, so she __________ her mother to let her watch it.
implored
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Why does the raja tell the rice farmers that they must give nearly all their rice to him?
So that there will be rice for them to eat in bad times.
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Why does the servant lead the elephant to and from the storehouse?
Because the raja has decreed a royal feast and he needs rice.
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At the end, what does the raja promise that shows he is truly wise and fair?
He promises to take only as much rice as he needs.
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Define plentifully.
Plentifully means in great quantity, a lot of something.
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As it grew hotter, Sam could feel a ___________ of sweat roll down his forehead.
trickel
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When the rice grew well, the people gave nearly all of their rice to the raja, but how did this leave the people?
They had barely enough rice to get by.
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What does Rana plan to do with the rice she catches in her skirt?
She uses the rice to plan to talk to the raja.
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Why is Rani able to outsmart the raja?
She makes her request sound very small.
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Define implored
Implored means to beg or plead
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Mom loaded everyone's plate ____________ with turkey because she didn't want leftovers.
plentifully
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What happens to the farmers during the famine?
The farmers have no rice to eat.
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Why does Rani ask for only one grain of rice as a reward?
She knows the raja will insist on giving her a better reward.
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WHy doesn't the raja open the storehouses to his hungry people?
He doesn't open the storehouse to the hungry people because he is greedy and wants all of the rice for himself.
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Define decreed.
Decreed means to order formally, to command.
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The King ____________ that his birthday be a day of celebration.
decreed
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What do the raja's ministers ask him to do?
Give the rice to the hungry people.
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How does the raja feel about Rani when he first meets her?
He thinks she is dumb.
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Rani asks for the rice to be doubled each day for 30 days. WHat does she mean?
She means that each day, she will multiply the amount by 2. On the first day she gets one grain. Then on the second day she gets two. On the third day she gets 4, and so on.