The First Voyage of Sinbad- The Sailor

  Q.1. What does 'sunk to poverty' means?

'Sunk to poverty' is an idiom which means to fall in a state of poverty or being out of money and fortune.

Q.2. Where was the ship destined to go?

The ship destined to go to the city of EI Basrah. 

Q.3. What does the word 'bartered' mean?

The word 'bartered' means the exchanges of good or services for other goods or services without using money.

Q.4. What happened when the ship was anchored to an island?

When the ship was anchored to an island, the sailors landed on the island and started singing and dancing. Some of them lit fire and suddenly it turned out a mighty fish instead of the island. The fire and frolicking have awakened it 

Q.5. How did Sinbad manage to leave the desolate island?

Sindbad was wandering on the desolate island when he saw a horse and there he heard some voices of the people. He told them his story. They took him to their land where he met King Miraj.

Q.6. What was the name of the King?

The name of the King was EI Miraj.

Q.7.  Why do you think Sinbad wanted to return to Baghdad?

Sinbad wanted to return to Baghdad to reunite with his family and friends. He wanted to reconnect with his sailors and his ship. 

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