Very short english stories | Love conquers all

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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

SA English

Geetha

IND English

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Question 1:

What was the name of the wealthy merchant who fell in love with Lily?

Jack

Thomas

John

Henry

Question 2:

Why was John hesitant to let his daughter marry a wealthy man?

believed that love and money could not go hand in hand.

thought his daughter was too young to get married.

didn't like Thomas's personality.

wanted his daughter to marry someone from their own village.

Question 3:

What did Thomas decide to do to win John's approval and Lily's heart?

to bribe John with money.

to move away from the village.

to work as a farmer in the village.

to buy John's farm.

Question 4:

How did Thomas win John's respect and admiration?

By showering him with gifts and money.

By working hard on the farm.

By showing off his wealth and status.

By impressing Lily with his knowledge and skills.

Question 5:

What was the lesson that the couple learned from their experience?

That money can buy happiness.

That love is not worth pursuing.

That social status is everything.

That true love knows no boundaries.

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