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The Honest Old Man

Once upon a time, there was an old man named Mr. Johnson. He was known in the village for his kind heart and honesty. Mr. Johnson lived in a little cottage at the edge of town.

Where did Mr. Johnson live?

  • A) In a castle
  • B) In a little cottage
  • C) In a boat
  • D) In a tree
An old man in a cottage at the edge of town.

One day, while Mr. Johnson was taking a walk in the forest, he found a shiny wallet on the ground. He opened it and saw a lot of money inside. The honest man wanted to find the owner and return it.

What did Mr. Johnson find in the forest?

  • A) A basketball
  • B) A shiny wallet
  • C) A magic wand
  • D) A toy car
An old man with a kind heart and honesty. finding a wallet in the forest.

Mr. Johnson looked inside the wallet and found a driver's license. It had a picture and a name. He decided to go to the address on the license and return the wallet to its owner.

Why did Mr. Johnson decide to return the wallet?

  • A) Because he was going to buy a new car
  • B) Because he needed more money
  • C) Because he wanted to find the owner
  • D) Because he wanted to keep the money
An old man with a kind heart and honesty. looking at the driver's license.

When Mr. Johnson reached the address, he met a young man named Michael. Turns out, Michael had lost his wallet while hiking. He was so happy to have it back and thanked Mr. Johnson for his honesty.

Who lost the wallet?

  • A) Mr. Johnson
  • B) A dog
  • C) Michael
  • D) A cat
An old man with a kind heart and honesty. meeting Michael and returning the wallet.

Word of Mr. Johnson's honesty spread in the village, and everyone respected him even more. From that day on, Mr. Johnson became known as the honest old man who always did the right thing.

What did everyone call Mr. Johnson?

  • A) The lazy old man
  • B) The brave old man
  • C) The honest old man
  • D) The funny old man
Respected old man in the village known for his honesty.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Mr. Johnson known in the village?
  • What did Mr. Johnson find in the forest?
  • What happened when Mr. Johnson returned the wallet?

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