"The Tale of King Sindbad and the Falcon" Reading Check

Who narrates "The Tale of King Sindbad and the Falcon" within the frame tale?

• King Yunan

• Duban the doctor's severed head

• King Sindbad

• The Fisherman

Why does King Sindbad pursue the fleeing gazelle?

• He is starving and desperately needs food.

• His falcon told him to pursue the gazelle.

• He has sworn to kill the man who lets her escape.

• The gazelle spoke to him in a language only he could understand.

What does King Sindbad to do his falcon? Check all that apply.

• He praises her.

• He strikes her with his sword.

• He declares her a member of the royal family.

• He cuts off her wings.

Why does the falcon refuse to let King Sindbad and the horse drink?

• The falcon is secretly working for a rival kingdom.

• The falcon is mischievous and is teasing the king.

• The falcon knows the water is poisoned by snake venom.

• The falcon is stupid and does not realize the king is trying to help her.

What is the king's mood at the end of the story?

• Remorseful

• Triumphant

• Fearful

• Ambivalent