"The Young King" - Comprehension (ABCD) Questions

Why was the young King left alone in his chamber before his coronation?

• He ordered everyone to leave.

• The courtiers went to learn etiquette from the Professor of Etiquette.

• He wanted to rest before the ceremony.

• The courtiers were preparing his coronation robe.

How did the young King originally live before being recognized as royalty?

• As a nobleman’s son in a grand palace.

• As a poor goatherd’s son in the forest.

• As a merchant’s apprentice in the city.

• As a scholar in a monastery.

What was the young King’s reaction when he first saw his luxurious royal garments?

• He rejected them, preferring his old clothes.

• He cried out in pleasure and joyfully wore them.

• He was indifferent and ignored them.

• He ordered them to be burned.

In his first dream, what did the weaver tell the young King about their master?

• The master was a kind and generous man.

• The master was just like them but lived in luxury while they suffered.

• The master was a foreign king.

• The master was a ghost.

What was the young King’s second dream about?

• A ship where slaves were forced to dive for pearls.

• A battle between two kingdoms.

• A magical forest with talking animals.

• A feast where nobles mocked him.

In his third dream, what did Death and Avarice argue over?

• Who would rule the kingdom.

• A single grain of corn.

• A chest of gold.

• A sacred crown.

After his dreams, what did the young King refuse to wear at his coronation?

• A) A simple wooden crown.

• B) His old goatherd’s clothes.

• C) The luxurious gold robe, ruby crown, and pearl sceptre.

• D) A black mourning cloak.

The nobles and people reacted in what way when the young King appeared in simple clothes?

• They were shocked and disapproving.

• They cheered and celebrated.

• They ignored him completely.

• They welcomed him warmly.

What happened when the young King stood before the altar in the cathedral?

• The Bishop refused to crown him.

• The nobles attacked him with swords.

• Sunlight transformed his appearance into a divine kingly figure.

• The people rioted and demanded his execution.

What was the Bishop’s final reaction to the young King’s transformation?

• He declared him a false king.

• He knelt and acknowledged that a higher power had crowned him.

• He ordered the guards to arrest him.

• He laughed in disbelief.