Reflecting on the story, why do you think honesty is important in academic settings?

What does the narrator notice about the elderly woman sitting by the lake?

If you were one of the students in this story, what would you have done differently?

How did Monty's teacher respond to his written paper about his future aspirations?

Did the value of the $20 bill change despite being crumpled and stood on?

What metaphor does the $20 bill represent in this story?

Why did they ignore the boulder?

In what ways can this story be applied to real-life situations where people overlook problems instead of addressing them?

What lesson can be learned from Haria's story?

How did the ant prevent the hunter from trapping the dove?

What advice did the glass of water give to the stressed-out professor?

Is it ethically acceptable for teachers to discourage students from pursuing their dreams if they believe the students' goals are unrealistic based on their background and resources? Why or why not?