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Question
The character traits of the king and hermit are mixed up. Sort them out in the right box.
| feeble | helpful | enlightened |
| impatient | eager to succeed | wise |
| patient | convincing |
| KING | HERMIT |
|
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ |
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ |
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Solution
| KING |
HERMIT |
|
impatient |
feeble |
|
eager to succeed |
enlightened |
|
helpful |
patient |
|
convincing |
|
|
wise |
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