Chapter2- A Folktale from Turkey Flashcards
What was Istanbul previously known as?
Istanbul was previously known as Stambul.
Describe the dustman’s condition.
Pitifully small were his wages, yet he spent only what he needed to survive and saved the rest to someday give to his wife and children who languished in poverty in a faraway province of Turkey.
How much had the dustman saved?
The dustman had saved 500 silver coins
Which thought tormented the dustman?
One thought tormented him night and day, and that was the notion that a thief could steal into his home and make off with his hard-earned savings. The truth was that no matter where piles, but if one pile were found, wouldn’t the thief stop at nothing to find the rest. If only there were someplace his money would be safe.
What all places did he think of at first?
The dustman thought of a hole under the carpet and in a cooking pot.
What did the dustman decided to do with the money and with whom was it?
He decided to keep the money with a person of high repute. One name that was always referred to with the highest regard and admiration was the Cadi, or Judge.
How was the dustman dressed?
The dustman was dressed in an old torn robe and a pair of sandals.
What reaction did the Cadi gave the dustman when he asked for his money?
When the dustman returned to the Cadi’s home, however, the Cadi surprisingly lashed out at him with rage. “How dare you!” yelled the Cadi. “You have the nerve to barge into my home and demand that I give you 500 silver coins? Who are you? I never saw you before in my life. Get out of my house before I have you arrested!”
Who helped the dustman?
A wealthy merchants wife helped the dustman.
What all did the wealthy merchants wife spill on the Cadi’s table?
She spilled out of her purse and onto the cadi’s table an array of thick gold rings, huge amethyst pendants, gleaming silver gemstones, and other rare and valuable jewels.
What did the Cadi instruct the servant about the dustman’s money?
He snapped his fingers. When a servant appeared he said, “Retrieve at once this man’s bag of coins from the black trunk, since he has now arrived to claim it.” The servant bowed and returned in a few minutes with the dustman’s very bag of coins and handed it to him.
What did the lady servant inform the wealthy merchants wife and how did the wealthy merchants lady react to the news?
Then her servant, burst through the front door and said excitedly: “My lady! Your husband has returned from Egypt and awaits you at home!” “Joyous news!” exclaimed the lady, clapping her hands. She scooped her jewels back into her purse.
What happened to the Cadi after this incident?
The word of what had happened spread throughout Stambul and the Cadi was never again trusted to resolve a claim or mediate a dispute. He was forced to sell his fine home, move to a faraway province of Turkey, and was never seen again.
