Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.

Once upon a time, there was a greedy merchant who owned a magnificent horse. The horse was strong and fast, and the merchant was proud of it. He would often travel long distances with the horse to trade goods and make a profit. One day, the merchant had to travel to a faraway city to sell his goods. He decided to take his horse with him as he knew it could cover the distance quickly. However, he didn't consider the fact that the horse would need rest and care along the way. As they started their journey, the merchant pushed the horse to go faster and faster, not stopping for breaks. The horse was getting tired and was unable to keep up with the merchant's demands. The merchant didn't care and continued to ride the horse harder, thinking only of his profit. As they travelled further, the horse began to slow down, and its breathing became laboured. The merchant didn't take notice and kept pushing the horse until it eventually collapsed on the ground, exhausted and unable to move.
The merchant was angry and frustrated that his horse had failed him. He cursed the animal and tried to force it to get up, but the horse was too weak to move. Realizing that he wouldn't be able to reach his destination without a horse, the merchant decided to leave the animal behind and continue on foot, leaving the exhausted horse on the side of the road.
Days later, the merchant finally reached his destination, but he had lost a lot of his merchandise along the way. He realized that his greed had led to his downfall, and he regretted his actions towards the horse. He wished he had taken better care of it and had considered its needs. From that day on, the merchant vowed to treat his animals with kindness and respect and not to let his greed get in the way of his morals. The lesson he learned was that sometimes, taking a break and looking after yourself and those around you is more important than making a profit.