The King and the Shirt

Who suggests looking for a happy man's shirt to cure the king?

• The king’s doctor

• The king’s son

• The advisors

• The royal messengers

What action is taken after the king becomes ill?

• The royal messengers travel around the kingdom

• The physician tries to cure the king

• The king’s son searches for a happy man

• The search for a happy man begins

According to the story, who are presumed to be the happiest in the kingdom?

• The poor men

• The children

• The rich men

• The advisors

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is the first event that occurs in the story?

• The physician tries to cure the king

• The king becomes ill

• The search for a happy man begins

• The royal messengers travel around the kingdom

How successful were the messengers initially in finding a happy man?

• They found one immediately

• It was quite easy

• They never found one

• It was not easy

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What part of speech is the word "weak" in the sentence "A mighty king suddenly became weak with illness."?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What reward is planned for the happy man who can cure the king?

• A royal title

• Gold

• Land

• A position at the court

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

What is the sequence of the royal messengers' actions in the story?

• They first find a happy man, then travel around the kingdom

• They travel around the kingdom before starting the search for a happy man

• They search for a happy man and then the king’s son joins the search

• They travel around the kingdom and search for the king’s son

What do the king's advisors believe can cure the king?

• A new medicine

• A happy man's shirt

• A royal decree

• A visit from a happy man

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is the opposite of "well" in the context given?

• Forget about

• Strong

• Sick

• Keep your hands off