Story Elements
What happens at the beginning of the story?
A. The Drum King makes a friend
B. The Drum King changes his name
C. The Drum King shares food with his people
Read these sentences from the passage.
"'The War King is too bold,' the Drum King said. 'But I know what to do about this powerful king.'" (paragraph 3)
What does the word bold mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. friendly
B. loud
C. strong
What 2 words make up the contraction shouldn't?
should and not
What is the plural of child?
children
Which best describes the War King at the end of the story?
B. He is happy and friendly with the Drum King
C. He is hungry and wants more food from the Drum King
Read these sentences from the passage.
"Then the Drum King told the guard, 'Open the gates. Invite the War King to our feast.'" (paragraph 5)
What does the word invite mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. ask
B. help
C. take
What 2 words make up the contraction let's?
let and us
What is the plural of baby?
Babies
What is the theme of this story?
A. Armies need a lot of food
B. Peace is better than fighting
C. Kings should have good names
What 2 words make up the contraction who's?
who and is
what is the plural of foot?
feet