Mark the meaning that best fits the word or a phrase in the story.

(sun) going down

• becoming smaller

• weakening

• setting

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following statements.

How was Ernest different from others in the valley?

Why did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face?

What did the poet himself say about his thoughts and poems?

What made the poet proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face?

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

There was a gap between his life and his word.

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

His words had the power of truth as they agreed with his thoughts.

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

His words were as soothing as a heavenly song but only as useful as a vague dream.

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

His thoughts were worthy.

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

Whatever he said was truth itself