Q. Who is the author of The Great Stone Face II?
Ans. Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Q. Who was Ernest?
Ans. Ernest was a kind, wise and thoughtful man who lived in the valley near the Great Stone Face.
Q. What did Ernest believe about the prophecy?
Ans. He believed that a person resembling the Great Stone Face would someday appear and become a great and noble figure.
Q. Who was the poet in the story?
Ans. The poet was a respected writer who visited Ernest’s valley.
Q. Why did people think the poet resembled the Great Stone Face?
Ans. They believed that his face and noble thoughts resembled the ideal represented by the Great Stone Face.
Q. Did Ernest believe that the poet was the person foretold by the prophecy?
Ans. No. Ernest felt that the poet did not fully match the ideal of the Great Stone Face.
Q. What quality made Ernest special?
Ans. His kindness, wisdom, humility and noble character made him special.
Q. How did Ernest spend his time?
Ans. He worked honestly, helped others and spent time reflecting on life and nature.
Q. Why did people respect Ernest?
Ans. They respected him for his goodness, wisdom and sincere way of living.
Q. What did Ernest do when the poet visited?
Ans. He welcomed the poet and listened to his thoughts and poetry.
Q. Who finally appeared to resemble the Great Stone Face?
Ans. The people gradually realized that Ernest himself resembled the Great Stone Face.
Q. Why did Ernest not recognize his own greatness?
Ans. He was humble and focused on goodness rather than fame or personal praise.
Q. What did the poet realize about Ernest?
Ans. The poet realized that Ernest’s life and character reflected the ideal of the Great Stone Face.
Q. What is the meaning of the prophecy in the story?
Ans. It suggests that a truly noble person will embody wisdom, kindness and goodness.
Q. Why is Ernest considered a noble person?
Ans. He is honest, compassionate, humble and devoted to the welfare of others.
Q. How did Ernest influence the people around him?
Ans. His wisdom and example encouraged others to value goodness and noble character.
Q. What is the relationship between appearance and character in the story?
Ans. The story shows that genuine greatness is reflected in a person’s character, not merely in physical appearance.
Q. What role does humility play in Ernest’s life?
Ans. Humility keeps him from seeking fame and allows him to focus on helping others.
Q. What is the main theme of The Great Stone Face II?
Ans. True greatness comes from noble character, wisdom and selfless service.
Q. What lesson does the story teach?
Ans. A life of kindness, honesty and wisdom is more valuable than wealth or fame.