The Water of Life by Howard Pyle - Actively Learn

Why does the king want a cup of the Water of Life?

• He wants to live forever but does not want to do the work.

• He wants to marry a princess who wants it for her bird.

• He wants to know if the myth about the fountain is true.

• He wants to give it to his dead bird so it can fly to the princess.

Why does the servant ride with the North Wind to the Fountain of Life?

• The North Wind is more powerful than the others.

• The East and the West Winds refused to take him.

• The North Wind is the only one that has been there.

• The South Wind cannot fly in that direction again

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Which statement best expresses a theme in the story?

• The power of royalty is far-reaching and limitless.

• True strength and bravery are more important than appearing powerful.

• How much a person values life depends on their perspective.

• It is important to be honest when making and keeping promises.

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A band or bracelet worn around a person’s arm.

• dote

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• content

• bridle

• fraudulent

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To give a lot of love or attention to

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Satisfied with a certain level of achievement, good fortune, etc., and not wishing for more

• dote

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• content

• bridle

• fraudulent

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obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception

• dote

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• fraudulent

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To put a harness on the head of a hoarse for the purpose of steering it.

• dote

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• bridle

• fraudulent

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Why does the king need the Wild Black Horse?

• The king wants to change the princess’s mind about marrying someone else.

• The king wants to impress the princess after she took back her marriage offer.

• The bird is not impressed with the king for bringing back the cup of the Water of Life

• The bird has set a new condition for marriage since the king did not get the water himself.

The short story "The Water of Life" is similar to what other story?

• Cinderella

• My Brother Sam is Dead

• The Giver

• Sleeping Beauty

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