Copyright © 2004 Highlights for Children, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. What did the boy do to become successful? He raised hens from the eggs the innkeeper gave him. He became a sea merchant and traveled to many places. He learned from the innkeeper how to make his fortune. He borrowed money to buy a new sailing ship. When the boy asks for food, the innkeeper says, see what I can spare.” “I’ll This means that the innkeeper A. wants the boy to pay for the food B. has to prepare extra food for the boy C. is willing to give up some food D. is worried that the food is stale Describe what kind of person the merchant is. Give one detail from the story to support your answer.
Copyright © 2004 Highlights for Children, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. What did the boy do to become successful? He raised hens from the eggs the innkeeper gave him. He became a sea merchant and traveled to many places. He learned from the innkeeper how to make his fortune. He borrowed money to buy a new sailing ship. When the boy asks for food, the innkeeper says, “I’ll see what I can spare.” This means that the innkeeper A. wants the boy to pay for the food B. has to prepare extra food for the boy C. is willing to give up some food D. is worried that the food is stale Describe what kind of person the merchant is. Give one detail from the story to support your answer.
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