the dog, the child, and the old man
introduced into the story? To show how
indifferent Hans was to the suffering of
animals, children, and aged people. The sight
of these helpless creatures should have aroused
his pity.

Were there any indications in the story that
Hans would be unsuccessful? Yes, there was "a
strange shadow"; the air "seemed to throw his
blood into a fever"; "a dark gray cloud came
over the sun"; "long, snake-like shadows";
"leaden weight of the dead air"; "flash of blue
lightning"; "tongues of fire"; "flashes of
bloody light".

Why was Hans unsuccessful? He had led a bad
life, had been dishonest, and had been selfish
to the dog, the child, and the aged man.

Show that it was an appropriate punishment that
Hans should be turned into a Black Stone. His
heart was as hard as stone, and his deeds were
black.

CHAPTER IV

What is the main theme of this chapter?
Schwartz's attempt to turn the river into gold.

What are the chief incidents recorded?

1. Gluck paid Schwartz's fine.
2. Schwartz refused water to the child, the old man,
and to the spirit of Hans.
3. He was also changed to a Black Stone.

What were the indications that Schwartz would
be unsuccessful? There was a "black cloud
rising out of the West"; "a mist of the colour
of blood"; "waves of the angry sea"; "bursts of
spiry lightning"; "the sky was like ... a lake
of blood"; "its waves were black, like
thunderclouds"; "their foam was like fire";
"the lightning glared into his eyes".

CHAPTER V

What is the theme in the last chapter? Gluck's
attempt to turn the river into gold.

Give the main incidents.

1. The priest gave him holy water.
2. He gave water to the aged man and the child.
3. He gave his last drop of water to the dying dog.
4. The dog was transformed into the King of the Golden River.
5. He gave Gluck three drops of dew.
6. Gluck cast the water into the river.
7. Treasure Valley again became a fertile garden, and Gluck
became very rich.

What were the indications that Gluck would be
successful? After giving the old man some