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1. Part B Which phrase from paragraph 31 best helps to clarify the meaning of 'repented of'?
A. if you had not pitied my weakness yesterday
B. had gone back alone
C. that man would have attacked you
D. so the most important time
C. that man would have attacked you
*9. Though all of the following were important themes in the story, what theme is the most important?
A. Never leave a wounded man helpless.
B. Forgiveness will lead to restoration.
C. Help others in need.
D. Compassion restores life to any situation.
D. Compassion restores life to any situation.
2. In paragraph 14, what do the king's actions suggest about his character?
A. He is willing to work hard to prove he is a worthy king.
B. He acts with kindness and generosity toward others.
C. He is frustrated with the hermit's refusal to answer his questions.
D. He enjoys undertaking new and diverse tasks.
B. He acts with kindness and generosity toward others.
1. What is the meaning of the phrase 'repented of' as it is used in paragraph 31 of the story?
A. regarded with doubt
B. regretted
C. brought into being
D. feared
2. Part B In which paragraph do the king's actions show the most contrast with the answer to Part A?
A. paragraph 8
B. paragraph 18
C. paragraph 25
D. paragraph 30
A. paragraph 8
3. Part B Which paragraph from the story provides the best evidence to support the answer to Part A?
A. paragraph 1
B. paragraph 9
C. paragraph 18
D. paragraph 24
D. paragraph 24
*10. What lesson did the hermit teach the king?
A. The answers you need are found in your actions.
B. The answers to the questions are found in the questions themselves.
C. The questions are meaningless without the help of the hermit.
D. The answers to your questions is found in the purpose you fulfill.
D. The answers to your questions is found in the purpose you fulfill.
3. Part A The motivations of which character undergo the greatest change over the course of the story?
A. the king
B. the hermit
C. the bodyguard
D. the bearded man
D. the bearded man
*6. What is the meaning of 'learned' as it is used in paragraph three?
A. Smart
B. Educated
C. Wise
D. Philosophy
C. Wise
*5. What text structure is best demonstrated throughout the story?
A. Chronological order
B. Sequential order
C. Order of Importance
D. Spacial order
C. Order of Importance
4. Part B Which sentence provides the best support for the answer to Part A?
A. In reply to the first question, some said that, to know the right time for every action, one must draw up, in advance, a table of the days, months, and years-and strictly follow this table (par 4).
B. But to decide thus, one must know beforehand what is going to happen (par 5).
C. All the answers being different, the king agreed with none of them, and gave the reward to no one (par 8).
D. The hermit listened to the king, but answered nothing; he just spat on his hand and recommenced digging (par 13).
C. All the answers being different, the king agreed with none of them, and gave the reward to no one (par 8).
4. Part A Which sentence describes how the king's interaction with the learned men helps to advance the plot of the story?
A. Although the king's questions have no good answers, he persists in asking them anyway.
B. The king's desire to have his questions answered distracts him from ruling his kingdom.
C. Because the learned men cannot agree among themselves, the king seeks guidance elsewhere.
D. The king's pride prevents him from listening to the learned men's answers to his questions.
C. Because the learned men cannot agree among themselves, the king seeks guidance elsewhere.
*7. Why did the king desire three answers?
A. He lacked confidence as king.
B. He wanted to ensure his position as king.
C. He was unsure about failing in his position as king.
D. He wanted to be the best king in the land.
B. He wanted to ensure his position as king.
*8. Why would the king want to reward someone for answering three simple questions?
A. To demonstrate his posture as a great leader
B. To demonstrate his gratitude
C. To ensure a firm position in the royal court
D. To demonstrate his wisdom in seeking wise council
B. To demonstrate his gratitude