A Monster Calls The First Tale

What was the kingdom like before it had roads and cars?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A green place with trees

• C) A desert

• D) A snowy land

Who was the king forced to battle against?

• Giants and dragons

• Pirates and thieves

• Knights and soldiers

• Farmers and villagers

What did the king decide to do for the good of his kingdom?

• Build a castle

• Remarry

• Declare war

• Travel the world

Fill in the blank: The monster said, 'You have not heard of it? Not a kingdom around here, no,' Conor said. 'We don't even have a _____.'

• Castle

• McDonald's

• School

• Park

What did the monster do to Conor at the beginning of the story?

• Hugged him

• Flipped him upside down

• Shook his hand

• Patted his back

Why did the queen not want to give up her position?

• She loved the prince

• She enjoyed her time as regent

• She was afraid of the farmer's daughter

• She wanted to marry the prince.

The prince's only shelter was the ______ tree.

• Oak

• Pine

• Yew

• Maple

What did the monster say about the farmer's daughter's fate?

• She was killed by the prince

• She was saved by the monster

• She was taken by the queen

• She was left in peace

The prince was surprised when the farmer's daughter didn't ______.

• Wake up

• Run away

• Speak

• Cry

The monster said it never claimed the queen ______.

• Was innocent

• Killed the farmer's daughter

• Was guilty

• Escaped