The Golden Bowl - "The Merchant of Seri" Quiz

In "The Merchant of Seri," how does the greedy merchant feel after losing the golden dish?

Question Answer Choices He laments his loss. He feels indifferent. He feels relieved. He feels happy.

In "The Merchant of Seri," how many stories are there in the Jataka Tales?

Question Answer Choices A total of 450 stories. A total of 547 stories. A total of 300 stories. A total of 700 stories.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what is the primary occupation of the two main characters?

Question Answer Choices Merchants. Blacksmiths. Farmers. Carpenters.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what does the greedy merchant value most?

Question Answer Choices Friendship. Wealth. Knowledge. Adventure.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what does the greedy merchant try to obtain?

Question Answer Choices A silver cup. A pearl necklace. A diamond ring. A golden dish.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what values are imparted through the story?

Question Answer Choices Wealth, power, and fame. Bravery, loyalty, and strength. Wisdom, patience, and cunning. Honesty, compassion, and sacrifice.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what does the greedy merchant try to do?

Question Answer Choices Sell all his goods at a fair price. Cheat a poor, old woman and her granddaughter. Steal from the other merchant. Help a poor, old woman and her granddaughter.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what does the bodhisattva trade for the golden dish?

Question Answer Choices A few coins. All that he has. Nothing at all. Another golden dish.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what does the bodhisattva represent?

Question Answer Choices The future lives of the Buddha. A mythical hero. A wise old man. The previous incarnations of the Buddha.

In "The Merchant of Seri," what lesson does the story teach?

Question Answer Choices Patience is a virtue. Kindness is always rewarded. Greed leads to success. Honesty is the best policy.