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  Taro’s Reward (EXERCISE) Working with the text. 1. Answer the following questions. Q. 1:  Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream? (5) Answer: B ecause Taro was very thirsty. He had never seen a rushing stream or heard the sound of falling water in that part of the forest. Q. 2:  How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking saké? (7) Answer: W hen Taro's father swallowed a sip of the liquid, he stopped shivering and became energetic and did a little dance in the middle of the floor. Q. 3:  Why did the waterfall give Taro saké and others water? (12) Answer: B ecause Taro was a very thoughtful and dutiful son to his parents. He used to serve his parents with dedication. The saké from the waterfall was a reward for his goodness. On the other hand, the people of his village got plain water because they were greedy. Q. 4:  Why did the villagers want to drown Taro? (10, 11) Answer:  When the villagers went to the waterfall with big pitchers a...