Worksheet No.

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1. Why do Gods agree to destroy humankind?
Because drowning was the most "humane" way of killing all of the people who had sinned. The
gods chose this over famine, pestilence, or being eaten by a wild animal (wolf, lion).
There is nothing in the epic of Gilgamesh to suggest that the flood was a punishment for sin. In
fact, we are not told the reason that the flood was sent. Neither are we told that the slaughter of
humanity was a 'humane' act. On the contrary, the flood hero and the gods weep at the senseless
destruction, and the chief god is rebuked for his hasty and ill considered action.

2. What purpose does the flood story serve in epic?

The obvious purpose is to demonstrate to Gilgamesh that Utnapishtim was granted immortality
due to a unique set of circumstances and that, consequently, the hero's search for eternal life is
futile. Gilgamesh tells Utnapishtim how he obtained immortality and the hero tells him the story
of the flood and how he ordered by the gods to build a ship and how he settled with his wife and
how the gods blessed him and his wife with immortality. gilgamesh cannot pass the tests to
become an immortal and returns to uruk and relizes immortality can be achieved through
everlasting works.

3. What evidence is there that unapishtim is not entirely sympathetic to Gilgamesh's quest?
Because utnapishtim is tyring to gain immortality

4. What might cause Utnapishtim to have mixed feelings about Gilgamesh?

The reason that cause Utnapishtim to mixed feelings about Gilgamish is that he lost the flower of
internal life.

5. When the snake steal the plants, why doesn't Gilgamesh return for more?
Gilgamesh did not return for more when the sanke stole the plants because it is twenty leagues
back.

6. Which of the following phrases best summarizes Gilgamish's mood at the end? (a) bitter
resignation (b) pride of the wall of Uruk. Give your reason of your choice. Why?
At the end of the story Gilgamesh is deeply sorrowed and the phrase best describe Gilgamesh's
mood " O urshanabi was it for the this that I toiled with my hands, is it for this I have wrung out
my hearts blood?"

7. What insights into life do you think the ancient people who heard this epic gained?
That ancient people who heard about this epic probably realized that a lot of what they were doing
was wrong.

8. What insight did you gain from reading it?

Human life is difficult and immorality is only for gods. It also teaches a lesson about being content
with who you are and not wanting to change a single thing about you.

9. (a) What makes the epic difficult to read? (b) which passage or ideas did you find the most
thought provoking? Why?
The reason that the epic is difficult to read is the way it's set up and some people don't understand
the meaning of this epic.

The passages or ideas we found the most thought-provoking was "The return" because we found it
so fascinating on how they fasted and respect their religion.

10. What do you think Gilgamesh would find most surprising about our civilization? Least
surprising? Why?
I think Gilgamesh would find the lack of all-powerful monarchies a surprise because he was used
to being in command. I think he would be used to the wars being fought because of his tendency
to fight.

Worksheet No. 2
1. What is meant by "I shall not want"?
Well, what the author is actually trying to say here is that when the Good Shepherd, the Greatest
Shepherd of all, our Lord Himself, is the one who takes care of us, we will not want anything else.
In other words, all our wants and needs will be satisfied without us even asking Him. In His care,
we shall want nothing, we shall lack nothing! He means that with God as his protector, he won't
lack anything he needs. "The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want" remarkably describes how
peaceful, fulfilling, and rewarding it is to live under the love and care of our Good Shepherd, our
loving and gracious Lord Jesus Christ.

2. What does the lord do for the Shepherd?

The shepherd should not be a slave driver, but one who provides rest for his sheep. We should not
treat our sheep as dogs, telling them that them must fetch this that or the other for us all the time.

3. Why does the poet feel so brave as to walk through the valley of the shadow of death?
In the valley of the shadow of death, God is with him, and his presence inspires him with
confidence and comfort, hope and joy. It affords him light amidst the darkness of the valley, and
life in the death of it. He is brave because he knows that God is with him, and God's presence
gives him strength and hope.

4. Why does the poet feel that he can dwell forever in the house of the lord?
Because the poet knows that the promise of the Gospel is that Christ restores the connection with
the gift of eternal life to all who are united with his death and resurrection by faith. We cannot
imagine that our lives will one day end. Since we are created in the image of God there is a
homing device built into us to connect us with the Eternal One. Sin disrupts that connection.

5. What is the moral lesson can we learn from Psalm XXIII?

This short little Psalm is packed with powerful promises, provisions, and purpose. The Lord is my
Shepherd. For us to know that our Lord will provide for our every need , that He will provide the
Bread of Life and Well of Water that never runs dry, that He will lead us down the right path for
His glory’s sake and restore us at death to eternal life, that His staff and rod will protect us, guided
us, and preserved us, that even now, He is preparing a place for us and will come again someday
because we have the Holy Spirit, and no good thing will be withheld from us and we will dwell
with Him for ages without end in the Kingdom of God.

6. To whom proverbs 6:6-11 adressed? Why?

To the people because we have to beare in our mind that even the ants are more diligent than
slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of
indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first
at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveller; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too
strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their
sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness!
7. What is meant by "poverty will attack him like an armed robber"?
It means that as he sleeps and sleeps. And he becomes poorer and poorer. Soon he will have
nothing! It will be like a robber has come and stolen everything. So you will be as poor as if you
had been robbed

Worksheet No. 3
1. What is a parable?
A parable is a succinct, didactic story, in prose or verse that illustrates one or more instructive
lessons or principles. It differs from a fable in that fables employ animals, plants, inanimate
objects, or forces of nature as characters, whereas parables have human characters. A parable is a
type of analogy.

2. Differentiate the two sons

The first son refused, but later obeyed and went. The second son initially expressed obedience, but
actually disobeyed and refused to work in the vineyard. The son who ultimately did the will of his
father was the first son because he eventually obeyed. The eldest son is a bit like the Pharisees;
proud, self righteous and feeling superior to his brother and unfairly treated.

3. What was the desire of the younger son and what descission did the father take?
The younger son comes of age, he asks for his share of the family inheritance. The father obliges
the request, and this son quickly departs to another country, where he wastes his wealth with
prodigal—wasteful and extravagant—living. After the young man’s money is gone, he barely
survives by taking a job feeding pigs. Hungry and penniless, he comes to his senses. .He decides
to go back to his father and apologize for his foolish conduct. He hopes his father will accept him
back as just one of his servants. The graciousness of the father overshadowing the sinfulness of the
son, as it is the memory of the father’s goodness that brings the prodigal son to repentance.

4. What ideas did the younger son tell his father?

For one thing, this youngest son came to his father to ask for his inheritance. He was not just
asking for his inheritance, which is normally divided after the father dies, he was basically telling
his father to drop dead, I am done with you and I’m outta here. He went to a “far country”
meaning that he wanted to get as far away from his father (God) as possible. The father seems to
be symbolic of God the Father as we will see more clearly later in this parable.
5. How was the prodigal son received by the father?
The father accept him, embraces him, loves him and gives him gifts; he seems totally oblivious to
the fact that his son has disrespected him, acted outrageously, and lost everything. The father
lavishes upon him, celebrates over him.

6. Why did the father rejoice upon the return of the prodigal son?
Because he loved him and was eager to show him that love and restore the relationship.

7. If you were the father will you still accept the son the way the father in the parable accepted
him? Why?
Yes, because no matter happen he is still being a member of the family and as such, a promise of
permanence in the family. Just as we may hurt God, our Heavenly Father, with choices that are
sinful and that are not a blessing by God. He loves us, just as the father loved his disrespectful son,
and He loves us more than we can imagine.

Worksheet No. 4
1. Why do you think the line "In the Name of God, the merciful, the compassionate" is repeated in
all three selections?
Because this include as objects of sympathy both the believer and the unbeliever, and may
therefore be rendered as the Compassionate, on the other hand, is taken to include as objects the
believer in particular, may be rendered as the Merciful considered as expressive of a constant
attribute. This is also signifies that in everyday Muslim life, said as the opening of each action in
order to receive blessing from God.

2 . (a) In the opening what is meant by "the straight path"?

The straight path means to lead one's life in accordance with the creation plan of God. Emphasizes
that this seeking of the straight path relates to seeking Allah–and making the right choice–in every
life circumstance.
(b) What is the meaning of the line that reads, "the Master of the Day of Doom"?
The Master of the Day of Doom - Allah is the Master of all Days. Yet, He chose to remind people
specifically of this one day when He will be the supreme Master. While man has been gifted free
will to pursue his desires in this world, in the Here after, this gift will not be available to him and
he will be helpless before Allah who will judge the people.

3.In the selection entitled "Daybreak", with whom is a person supposed to take refuge, and from
what?
Its the people. We should seek refuge with Allah from the evil of all wicked creatures, wicked
men, Jinn, animals and evil happenings; and from the evil .

4. "Daybreak described several different types of evil. What are some of the types of evil that exist
in today's world?
Moral evil is evil human beings volitionally and intentionally originate, and its examples are their
cruel, vicious, and unjust thoughts and actions, such as murder.
Natural evil is evil which occurs independently of human thoughts and actions, but which still
causes pain and suffering, and it refers to earthquakes, volcanos, storms, droughts, and so on.
Metaphysical evil - This refers to such things as imperfection and chance (criminals going
unpunished, deformities, etc.)

5. In your point of view how similar is the koran from the bible. Point out some similarities that
you can think of.
The Quran and Bible possess many similarities as the holy scriptures of Islam and Christianity,
respectively. They consist of narratives, teachings, poetry, and rebuking. Many narratives contain
the same basic events and figures. They both teach the creation of the world by a single almighty,
omniscient God who commands humans to follow the morality set out for them.

6.Daybreak speaks of evil in the society. Discuss what are the forms of evil that God has created.
God is not the author of evil. If God created evil, then God would be both good and evil. And if
God were both good and evil, there would be no hope for the ultimate triumph of good which the
Bible promises. If God were Himself evil, He could not therefore triumph over evil, so good
could not triumph. If God were the source of evil, He would have to be evil Himself. And if He
were evil Himself, then there could be no basis for salvation, for God could not save us from evil
if evil was in His nature.

7.What is a muslim?
A Muslim is someone who follows or practices Islam.

8. How can the koran be of help to this different forms of evil?

Reading Quran over someone who was possessed with jinn. Subsequently, by the will of Allah,
the people who will possess will be cured. Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous
work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and
Merciful.

Worksheet No. 5
1. How did the elephant happen to kill the sparrow's chicks?
An elephant came that way and to rest under the tree. Even after seeing the little sparrow’s nest in
the branches, the elephant brushed his body against the trunk of that tree with a great force.
Because of this the eggs fell from the nest and broke.

2. How did the woodpecker show that "A friend in need is a friend in deed" by her actions?
The woodpecker felt very sad for the little sparrow. He felt his friend – a small frog who lived in
that same forest could help them in this. So he took the sparrow to the frog. The woodpecker told
the frog about what the elephant did and asked him for some idea to kill the elephant. Hearing the
story, a fly – another friend of the frog – also joined them and told them that even he would like to
be a part of their group.

3. What lesson does the fable teach?

The fable talks on revenge and how small creatures can bring down a giant problem. It teaches us
never to underestimate the power of teamwork. It also applies the quotation “vengeance is a dish
best served cold” as the four animals cold-heartedly killed an elephant who almost died of
heatstroke in the first place.

4. Why should people plan?

There is some incident that we have done mistakes to others but we didn’t choose to do it, in short
this is an accident only. And we do not know what will be the reaction of the person who’ve we
have made a mistake. But we can’t take back the thing that is happen already. And the only way is
to say sorry to the person.

Worksheet No. 6
1. Why does Confucius believe that people "should be cautious in giving promises"?
Confucious believes that people “should be cautious in giving promises” so they do not promise
something that they are not able to do their promises and so that people believe in your word. You
must be aware of your thoughts, you must to think it deeply if you can do that certain promises
after all.

2. What do you think Confucius means when he says that a "ruler should govern people by moral
force"?
Confucious says to govern by moral force because it uses truth and morality instead of punishment
as a consequence. This ensures that the people are governed by what they deserve in the
circumstance.

3.What do you think Confucius means when he suggests that "in the presence of a bad man" you
should "turn your gaze within"?
This ultimately means that the people you are associated with have a major role in your life. So if
you’re around good people you should aim to be like them and learn from them. However, if
you’re around bad influences you shouldn’t make yourself adaptable to their ways. This relates to
Every people, especially teenagers and young adults. In high school teenagers can easily fall into a
bad group which can change the way they live and their beliefs. Or they can choose to surround
themselves with good influences that strive to be the best they possible can, the choice is yours.

4. What does Confucius mean when he says "A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his
deeds"?
This teaching refers to the common saying "think before you speak." It is important to follow this
because people should use it every day in. When people say what they are thinking too quickly,
they might end up causing conflict. Instead, they should stop, think about what they were about to
say, and decide if there would be any consequences. This way, they are being careful and thinking
through everything they want to say to make sure it is a proper statement.

5. What evidence is there in these passages that Confucius had a strong belief in humility?
By contrast, the Confucian conception of humility is geared toward moral self-cultivation in
learning. In discussing this type of humility, the people appeals more to cognitive considerations
of correctness or wrongness of one’s beliefs and acceptance of one’s fault as a knower/learner.
Confucius mostly focused on the morality of the ideal man, which was achieved through social
values and self-reflection.

6. Which of Confucius's ideas do you think could apply to your own life?
An important Confucian teaching that I can apply is: "In the presence of a good man, think all the
time how you may learn to equal him. In the presence of a bad man, turn your gaze within!" It
means that you should aspire to be like a good man and stay away from bad men. In every people,
there are many tracks you can decide to take in your life. If you hang around good people, you
have a better chance of becoming a good person, too. Those who choose to be in the bad crowds,
such as gangs or the people who do drugs, will most likely end up doing the same things as their
friends. In our life, we have the freedom to choose who we spend time with, but not everyone
chooses the right people just as Confucius warned against.

7. In two of the passages, Confucius expresses his belief that life was better during old days. (a)
What people do you know who share with Confucius? (b) what do you think people people long
for "old days"?
Across the developed world more people are living longer, which of course means more get to be
extremely old by the time they die. One more thing in the old days their were no rules, laws and
regulations that are social implemnted and oriented.

Worksheet No. 7
1. Who is the prophet referred to in the poem?
The Prophet presents in poem is all about life and death of Almustafa, the chosen and beloved
Prophet, as he ends a twelve-year sojourn in Orphalese.

2. What is your idea of a prophet? Compare it with the text.

In my own opinion prophet is a person who speaks God’s truth to others. Prophets need to express
their thoughts and ideas verbally, especially when matters of right and wrong are involved.

3. What figure of speech is dominant in the poem starting with line 5?

Personification
Metaphor

4. What are the various forms of love as described by the prophet? Discuss each.

One kind of love that shows in the poem is the agape love which is the most supreme love of all
and is an attribute of God and does not come naturally to humans. This type of love is supernatural
as Jesus displayed on the cross saying "forgive them for they know not what they do" (Luke
23:34). This love is not as much a noun (a thing) or what is felt but it is displayed by what
someone does. Love is a verb.it is an action.it is what you do like Jesus dying for us while we
were still sinners as summed up in Romans 5:7-8 "For one will scarcely die for a righteous person-
though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-but God shows his love for us in that
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Another is love of the family, friends, and to all the people that is significant in our life specially
God. Loving someone and being loved brings happiness. There are many loves in one's life, such
as your spouse or sweetheart, your parents, your family and children, or your best friend. We all
want and need love. This is essential to the human race. We need to help each other, cooperate
with each other, and reaffirm each other. God is important to your love relationship! Love of God
grows as you mature in life. We become grateful for all his gifts, such as the beauty of creation
and our family. And we become especially grateful for his forgiveness when we fall. His gifts to us
are so plentiful that it becomes only fair and natural that we love him. We begin to appreciate that
"God is love." He is a wonderful example of love, because His love is unconditional. We are the
happiest when we are living in harmony with God and nature. Someone who loves God will strive
to be good, honest, and faithful, and develop all the values necessary to sustain a love relationship
through the years. Loving God means you are both trying to live His way and that you are being
fair and true to each other.

5. What do lines 49-54 means? Can you think of a parallel passage from the Christian Bible, from
the Koran, or from other spiritual texts?
It means that how does one defend oneself against the Devil's most effective weapon in Satan's
constant fight to end our very existence - doubt? Do you remember the story of how the serpent
tricked Eve into eating the apple by making her doubt God's command not to eat the apple? Never
for even a fraction of a second doubt your constant need to be a friend to God, and God will in
return never doubt His need to be a friend back to you and help you in life. There is no better
friend to have than God. How does one be a friend to a symbol of good that one can not touch,
see, smell or talk to? All we know about God that is thoroughly documented in the book of
Genesis is that He made everything in six days and He then rested on the seventh day. One way
for us to be God's friend and to honor and respect God is to copy what God did by working hard
for six days by helping God create a better world and then resting ourselves on the final seventh
day for a period of not less than 24 hours. Resting means the absence of work.

6. What particular aspect of love found in the poem has influence you as a student, a daughter, a
son, or a would-be professional?
Love to the other people because it speaks to a central necessity of love — at its truest and most
potent, love invariably does change us, deconditioning our painful pathologies and elevating us
toward our highest human potential. We should be glad of the experience of coming into the
world, even if it seems full of pain, because after death we will see that life had a pattern and a
purpose, and that what seems to us now as 'good' and 'bad' will be appreciated without judgment
as good for our souls.