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Nasreddin Goes Shopping: Reading Comprehension

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Nasreddin Goes Shopping

One day Nasreddin went to town to buy new clothes. First he tried on a pair of trousers. He didn't like the trousers, so he gave them back to the shopkeeper. Then he tried a robe which had the same price as the trousers. Nasreddin was pleased with the robe, and he left the shop. Before he climbed on his donkey to ride home, the shopkeeper and the shop-assistant ran out.

"You didn't pay for the robe!" said the shopkeeper.

"But I gave you the trousers in exchange for the robe, didn't I?" replied Nasreddin.

"Yes, but you didn't pay for the trousers, either!" said the shopkeeper.

"But I didn't buy the trousers," replied Nasreddin. "I am not so stupid as to pay for something which I never bought."

Credits:

Story retold by Martin Holmes based on Nasreddin Hodja folktales
Audio version performed by Cam Culham, English Language Centre

How did Nasreddin get to the shop?
1. on foot
2. by camel
3. by donkey
4. the story doesn't say
What did Nasreddin do first in the shop?
1. He tried on some trousers.
2. He tried on a robe.
3. He tried on a hat.
4. He greeted the shopkeeper.
What did Nasreddin try on next?
1. a robe
2. a pair of trousers
3. a hat
Which item did Nasreddin like best?
1. the robe
2. the hat
3. the trousers
How many people were working in the shop?
1. four
2. three
3. two
Why was the shopkeeper angry when Nasreddin left?
1. He didn't take the trousers.
2. He didn't pay for the robe.
3. He didn't say goodbye.
What did Nasreddin actually pay for?
1. nothing
2. the robe
3. the trousers
4. the hat