input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. CHAPTER XIII. 

THE CORN SALVE DOCTOR. 

After supper the two partners found that time hung a little heavily upon their hands. Matt suggested that they walk around the city a bit, taking in the sights, but Andy was too tired. 

"I'll tell you what I will do, though," said the older member of the firm. "I'll get one of the accordions out and you can get a banjo, and we can practice a little. There is nothing like being prepared for an emergency, you know." 

"That is true, and we'll have to brush up quite a bit if we wish to play in public," laughed Matt. 

He accompanied Andy to the barn where the wagon was stored, and they brought not only the accordion and the banjo, but also a violin and a mouth harmonica. 

These instruments they took to the bedroom which had been assigned to them, and here, while it was yet early, they tuned up and began to practice upon such simple tunes as both knew by heart. Matt first tried the banjo, and after he had it in tune with the accordion, the partners played half a dozen selections quite creditably. 

"We wouldn't do for grand opera soloists, but I guess it will be good enough to attract crowds in small country towns," laughed Andy, as he ground out a lively German waltz. 

"Supposing we try the violin and banjo," suggested Matt, and Andy took up the king of instruments. 

But this did not go so well, and it was not long before Andy turned back to the accordion, which, according to his statement, half-played itself. Matt tried the mouth harmonica, and surprised not only Andy, but half a dozen listeners, by the wonderful effects he produced upon the little instrument.  1. Who was the younger member of the pair?
2. And the elder?
3. What did the younger suggest they do?
4. To do what?
5. Did his partner want to do this?
6. Why not?
7. What did he suggest doing instead?
8. With what?
9. And what else?
10. Where were those kept?
11. Where was that located?
12. Did they bring anything else?
13. Anything else?
14. Where did they take them?
15. Was it late?
16. Which instrument did the younger partner start with?
17. How many songs did they work on?
18. What kind of song did the older member perform?
19. Was the younger musician bad with the harmonica?
20. Was his partner expecting him to be so good?
numbered_answers: 1. Matt
2. Andy
3. walk around the city a bit
4. take in the sights
5. No.
6. He was too tired.
7. Practicing.
8. accordion
9. banjo
10. the wagon
11. the barn
12. a violin
13. a mouth harmonica
14. the bedroom
15. No.
16. the banjo
17. half a dozen
18. a lively German waltz.
19. No.
20. No.

Q: Sikhism (), or Sikhi ( "", , from "Sikh", meaning a "disciple", or a "learner"), is a monotheistic Indian religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent about the end of the 15th century. It is one of the youngest of the major world religions. The fundamental beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the sacred scripture Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator, unity of all humankind, engaging in selfless service, striving for social justice for the benefit and prosperity of all, and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder's life. In the early 21st century there were nearly 25 million Sikhs worldwide, the great majority of them living in the Indian state of Punjab. 

Sikhism is based on the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak, the first Guru, and the nine Sikh gurus that succeeded him. The Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, named the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib as his successor, terminating the line of human Gurus and making the scripture the eternal, impersonal spiritual guide for Sikhs. Sikhism rejects claims that any particular religious tradition has a monopoly on Absolute Truth. 

Sikhism emphasises simran (meditation on the words of the Guru Granth Sahib), that can be expressed musically through kirtan or internally through Nam Japo (repeat God's name) as a means to feel God's presence. It teaches followers to avoid the "Five Thieves" (lust, rage, greed, attachment and conceit). Hand in hand, secular life is considered to be intertwined with the spiritual life. Guru Nanak taught that living an "active, creative, and practical life" of "truthfulness, fidelity, self-control and purity" is above the metaphysical truth, and that the ideal man is one who "establishes union with God, knows His Will, and carries out that Will". Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, established the political/temporal (Miri) and spiritual (Piri) realms to be mutually coexistent.

Answer the following questions:
1. How many Gurus were there?
2. Who was the first?
3. Who was tenth?
4. Were there any after him?
5. What is the religion called?
6. What is that from?
7. What does that mean?
8. How many gods does it have?
9. What is their main book called?
10. About how many Sikhs are there?
A:
1. 10
2. Guru Nanak
3. Guru Gobind Singh
4. Yes
5. Sikhism
6. Sikh
7. disciple
8. one
9. unknown
10. 25 million Sikhs