1. In what ways does this story of a hidden treasure differ from other
stories of hidden treasure, such as "Treasure Island," for example?
2. Does the character of the minister as revealed in the story, so good
and fine, yet so plain and humanly near to his people, make you think
of any other minister you have known or read about?
3. How does the sacrifice of the minister influence the king to noble
action?
4. In what ways do these Swedish people differ in their faults and good
qualities or any of their human ways from the people of any other
nation?