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Chapter 7 - Chapter Six: Candy Quiz Time, Expanded

The sunlight painted playful patterns on the table scattered with colorful candies as Ravi and Krisha prepared for another round of their engaging quiz.

Ravi, with a smile, presented a fresh set of questions. "Krisha, get ready for some exciting questions! For every correct answer, a gummy bear is waiting for you!"

Krisha nodded eagerly, keen on the challenge.

Ravi began, "Let's start with a tough one. What makes the price of a stock go up or down?"

Krisha pondered for a moment, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Is it like when all the kids want the last chocolate in the box, and they offer more candies to get it?"

Ravi: "Exactly! The more people want to buy a stock, the higher its price goes, just like how the chocolate's value increased when everyone craved it. But what happens when everyone starts selling their chocolates?"

Krisha's face lit up. "The price goes down because there are too many chocolates and not enough buyers, right?"

Ravi: "Spot on! You're a natural at this. Now, let's talk about something important. Remember how we talked about SEBI, the chocolate school principal who keeps things fair? What happens if someone tries to cheat in the stock market?"

Krisha's eyes widened. "Oh, that's not good! SEBI would punish them, wouldn't they?"

Ravi: "Absolutely! SEBI has strict rules to protect investors and ensure everyone plays by the same rules. If someone breaks those rules, they face fines and other consequences."

Krisha leaned closer, her voice hushed. "But how can SEBI know if someone is cheating?"

Ravi: "That's where research comes in. It's like studying hard for a test. The more you know about the companies you're interested in, the market trends, and the rules of the game, the better equipped you are to make smart decisions and avoid any shady characters."

Their quiz adventure carried on, with Ravi introducing additional questions. "Krisha, imagine a new company invents a robot that folds your laundry. What do you think would happen to their stock price?"

Krisha thought for a moment. "It would go up because everyone wants a laundry-folding robot!"

Ravi's enthusiasm soared. "Exactly! When a company invents something exciting, people want to buy their shares, making the price go up!"

Their engaging conversation continued with Ravi presenting another query. "Sometimes companies give out free things to their shareholders, like extra cookies or concert tickets. What are these called?"

Krisha pondered, "Stock dividends?"

Ravi nodded approvingly. "Correct! They're called stock dividends, like sweet surprises for shareholders!"

As their quiz wrapped up, Ravi presented a bonus question. "What's another way to invest your money besides the stock market?"

Krisha contemplated the options. "Invest in your education and skills?"

Ravi nodded with a smile. "Absolutely! Investing in yourself is another way to secure your future!"

Their engaging and educational quiz session concluded, leaving a trail of fun learning and a deeper understanding of the stock market's basic concepts.