The Magic of Love Class 5 – Exercise Questions and Answers

 

5.The Magic of Love – Exercise Questions and Answers

Q.1. Why was Jean sentenced to five years' imprisonment?

Answer:

1. Jean was very poor and extremely hungry.
2. He tried to steal a loaf of bread to eat.
3. He was caught by the police.
4. He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment.

Q.2. Why could Jean not sleep even on a comfortable bed?

Answer:

1. Jean remembered the tortures he had suffered in the dungeon.
2. He remembered the ill-treatment he had received from people.
3. His heart was filled with hatred and a desire for revenge.
4. These thoughts made him restless, so he could not sleep.

Q.3. What did the Bishop say when he saw Jean with the policemen?

Answer:

1. The Bishop welcomed Jean cheerfully.
2. He said that he was glad the policemen had brought Jean back.
3. He told them that he had given Jean the silver utensils.
4. He said that Jean had forgotten to take the silver candlesticks.
5. He gave the silver candlesticks to Jean.

Q.4. How did the Bishop turn Jean into an honest man?

Answer:

1. The Bishop treated Jean with love, kindness and forgiveness.
2. He did not accuse Jean of stealing the silver utensils.
3. Instead, he gave Jean two heavy silver candlesticks.
4. His kindness deeply touched Jean's heart.
5. Jean gave up his hatred and desire for revenge.
6. From that day onwards, Jean became an honest man.

Q.5. Request your teacher to narrate the story of 'Angulimala'.

Answer:

1. Angulimala was a cruel robber who frightened people.
2. One day, he met Gautama Buddha.
3. Buddha treated him with peace, kindness and compassion.
4. Buddha's words changed Angulimala's heart.
5. Angulimala gave up violence and became a peaceful person.
6. The story teaches us that love and kindness can change a person's life.

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Moral of the Lesson

Love, kindness and forgiveness can change a person's life. We should return good for evil.

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