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Answer the following question: Why did the waterfall give Taro saké and others water?

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Why did the waterfall give Taro saké and others water?

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Taro was a thoughtful son who honoured and obeyed his parents, while the others were greedy. This is why the waterfall gave Taro sake and others water.

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Chapter 3.1: Taro’s Reward - Working with the Text [Page 34]

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Chapter 3.1 Taro’s Reward
Working with the Text | Q 3 | Page 34

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