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Nobby, Bobby and Rover
In the legendary land of MADADIA, there lived a king, King Mad Ade of the Kebab people. King Mad Ade had three sons called Nobby, Bobby and Rover. They were triplets, but unfortunately due to a mix up at birth no one knew which was the oldest, the heir to the kingdom. The king decided to set a challenge for his three sons, to determine who should inherit the kingdom. He called his sons and spoke to them all. "Nobby, Bobby, Rover" he said "Behind the castle you will each find an identical plot of land marked with your names." At this he held out 3 packets of seeds, one for each son. "take these and grow me some flowers. I will look at them this time next year." At that he dismissed his sons and marked the date on the calendar.
One year later he visited the three plots of land he had given his sons. He noted that Nobby's plot was full of beautiful flowers.
He walked on to Bobby's plot which was also packed with beautiful flowers. He ambled around to Rover's only to find nothing more than a patch of muddy ground and some grass.
Later that day he called his sons together. "Boys, I have made my choice as to who shall inherit the Kingdom of MADADIA!" he announced. The three brothers waited with bated breath.
" I shall be leaving it to .......Rover!"
What made King Mad Ade choose his son Rover?
One year later he visited the three plots of land he had given his sons. He noted that Nobby's plot was full of beautiful flowers.
He walked on to Bobby's plot which was also packed with beautiful flowers. He ambled around to Rover's only to find nothing more than a patch of muddy ground and some grass.
Later that day he called his sons together. "Boys, I have made my choice as to who shall inherit the Kingdom of MADADIA!" he announced. The three brothers waited with bated breath.
" I shall be leaving it to .......Rover!"
What made King Mad Ade choose his son Rover?
Answer
Because he had given them all dud seeds that he knew wouldn't grow. Nobby and Bobby saw that the seeds were not growing so brought in flowers to impress the King, whereas Rover decided to let the king see the true result. Therefore the King knew that despite Nobby and Bobby's efforts to please him, only Rover could be trusted.Hide Answer Show Answer
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