Ezra the Dragon

In paragraph 15, the word skeptical means--

• possible

• doubful

• trusting

• convinced

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How does Scene 2 differ from Scene 1?

• Scene 2 takes place in a different location.

• Scene 2 includes more stage directions.

• Scene 2 introduces a new character.

• Scene 2 includes fewer characters.

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Which of these events resolves the King's conflict in the play?

• The King meets a fire-breathing dragon.

• The King gives gold and silver coins to the poor.

• The King speaks to his loyal aid.

• The King makes a deal with Ezra.

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Scene 1 and Scene 2 both-

• take place at the King's throne

• have only two speaking characters

• include Ezra as a speaking character

• discuss benefits of fire-breathing dragons

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What is the best definition of the word fare as it is used in paragraph 18?

• travel

• walk

• dine

• proceed

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How does the King change in this play?

• He becomes friends with his aid.

• He learns to accept red dragons

• He warms up to his subjects.

• He gains his aid's trust.

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Which events take place first in this play?

• The King tells his aid to spread new to the people.

• The King speaks with red dragon named Ezra.

• The King learns that his subjects have a complaint.

• The King discusses uses for a fire breathing dragon.

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What can the reader conclude about the King's intentions?

• He wants to do what will make him the most money.

• He wants to do what is best for dragons.

• He wants to do whatever will earn him the most fame.

• He wants to do what makes everyone happy.

Paragraph 12 most likely directs characters to bow because--

• they are meeting someone for the first time

• they are ending the performance

• they are in the presence of the King

• they are asking for forgiveness

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What is the main idea of paragraph 19?

• The King's Aid is loyal.

• The blacksmith needs metals heated.

• Fire-breathing dragons can be useful.

• Ezra can help the poor.

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