Question

How does this passage characterize Wali Dâd?

Once upon a time there lived in India a poor old man whose name was Wali Dâd. He had no hair, and was sometimes called Wali Dâd the Bald. He lived alone in a little mud hut, quite far from the town. He had no family, and made his living by cutting the jungle grass and selling it as food for the horses and cows round about. He earned only a few pennies a day, but he was a very simple old man and needed very little. From this small income he was able to save half a penny every week, while spending the rest on food and clothing.

foolish and irresponsible

greedy and calculating

silly and gullible

humble and responsible

Answer 1

humble and responsible

The passage emphasizes his simplicity, modest needs, steady work, and habit of saving regularly despite low earnings.