Khusrav and Farhod; Farhod’s death
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Compare Farhod and Khusrav: put two contrasting traits of each into a table.
Farhod – loyal, honest, values love; Khusrav – crafty, power-loving, seeks to take by force.
2
Why is a “victory” won by trickery and false news not a true victory? Justify your view.
Because it is a moral defeat: Khusrav got his punishment, while Farhod stayed in the people’s memory.
3
Retell Farhod’s farewell to nature in five sentences in your own words.
The answer should include his farewell to desert, mountains, sky and creatures, his apology and gratitude, and the message to his parents.
4
Write a 6–8 sentence essay “How I understood love”, citing Farhod’s example.
Free answer; good if it reflects that love is not only affection but also loyalty, labour and love of homeland.