What Other Kids Say About the Story Story: One Man's Horse (Note: kids' spelling & grammar corrected) Racquel, age 12 Why did the Caliph make the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story? The Caliph made the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story because his wisdom was beyond compare. Did you ever have to find the truth about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do? Yes, I did. I went to go ask the person if it was true. Brenna, age 12 Why did the Caliph make the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story? He was pleased to find someone who would do the required research to be truly knowledgeable. Did you ever have to find the truth about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do? Wait until I saw the details surrounding the event. (It usually gives way to the truth.) Was the horse fat and groomed? Could the beggar really feed and care for a well groomed horse? Sam, age 9 Why did the Caliph make the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story? Because he knew that the horse was the caliph's because it looked up when he walked through the door. Did you ever have to find the truth about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do? No. Jenna, age 22 Why did the Caliph make the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story? Because of his fairness and great wisdom. Did you ever have to find the truth about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do? No, this has never happened to me! James, age 10 Why did the Caliph make the judge Grand Cadi at the end of the story? So he will not be poor anymore. Did you ever have to find the truth about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do? Yes, I went and got some books and got some information. Jaterius, age 10 Why was the Caliph impressed with the judge? Because of the way the judge handles things. How did the judge find the truth? The caliph told his story. Did you ever have to make a decision about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do to find the right answer? No. Shane, age 10 Why was the Caliph impressed with the judge? The caliph was impressed with the judge for his wisdom. How did the judge find the truth? The judge found out the truth by using his wisdom. Did you ever have to make a decision about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do to find the right answer? Yes, I did. I found the right answer by using my head. Bianca, age 12 Why was the Caliph impressed with the judge? Because he was very wise and fair. Not to mention smart. How did the judge find the truth? When the horse ignored the beggar, it was a giveaway. When he whinnied and made a fuss over the king, it showed it was his horse. Did you ever have to make a decision about something when you didn't have enough information? What did you do to find the right answer? No, I didn't. ©Copyright 1998-1999 Elaine Lindy -- All rights reserved. E-mail: whootieowl@storiestogrowby.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 600344 / Newtonville, MA 02460-0004 Web: http://www.storiestogrowby.com