The Crimson Throne — Questions and answers

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What did Elder Theron tell Lyra about decisions?

Choices

  1. A) Decisions always make you happy.
  2. B) Decisions are not important.
  3. C) Decisions shape destinies. ✓
  4. D) Decisions should only be made by elders.

Answer: C) Decisions shape destinies.

From page 3

What was the Loom of Fates used for?

Choices

  1. A) Weaving beautiful tapestries.
  2. B) Playing hide-and-seek.
  3. C) Peering into possible futures. ✓
  4. D) Making loud noises.

Answer: C) Peering into possible futures.

From page 4

Where did Theron say they should start looking for the Ruby Scepter?

Choices

  1. A) In the big library.
  2. B) At the top of the tallest mountain.
  3. C) In the Obsidian Caves. ✓
  4. D) Under a large rock.

Answer: C) In the Obsidian Caves.

From page 7

What blocked Lyra and Theron's path in the Obsidian Caves?

Choices

  1. A) A big, comfy bed.
  2. B) A pile of soft pillows.
  3. C) An avalanche of obsidian shards. ✓
  4. D) A friendly puppy.

Answer: C) An avalanche of obsidian shards.

From page 8

What did Theron say was the Obsidian Golem's weakness?

Choices

  1. A) Its love for shiny objects.
  2. B) Its inability to swim.
  3. C) Understanding how it was created. ✓
  4. D) Loud noises.

Answer: C) Understanding how it was created.

From page 9

How did Lyra decide to face the Golem, based on its creation?

Choices

  1. A) By throwing rocks at it.
  2. B) By singing a lullaby.
  3. C) By offering compassion instead of fighting hate with hate. ✓
  4. D) By running away as fast as she could.

Answer: C) By offering compassion instead of fighting hate with hate.

From page 10

What chilling vision did Lyra have after grasping the Ruby Scepter?

Choices

  1. A) A vision of a beautiful garden.
  2. B) A dark figure taking the scepter from her. ✓
  3. C) A vision of all her friends.
  4. D) A vision of a delicious feast.

Answer: B) A dark figure taking the scepter from her.

From page 12

Who was revealed to be the Crimson Figure after their mask shattered?

Choices

  1. A) A stranger Lyra had never met.
  2. B) Elder Theron's twin brother.
  3. C) Kaelen, a former member of their community. ✓
  4. D) Lyra's lost pet.

Answer: C) Kaelen, a former member of their community.

From page 14

Why did Kaelen want the Crimson Throne?

Choices

  1. A) Because he was always overlooked and believed it was his destiny. ✓
  2. B) Because he wanted to make Aetheria a better place.
  3. C) Because he thought it would be fun to sit on.
  4. D) Because someone else told him to.

Answer: A) Because he was always overlooked and believed it was his destiny.

From page 15

What did Theron tell Lyra to do with the Ruby Scepter?

Choices

  1. A) Use it to chop wood.
  2. B) Use its light to dispel Kaelen's darkness. ✓
  3. C) Use it to dig a hole.
  4. D) Use it as a walking stick.

Answer: B) Use its light to dispel Kaelen's darkness.

From page 16

What happened to Kaelen after the Ruby Scepter's light struck him?

Choices

  1. A) He turned into a giant monster.
  2. B) The darkness was purged, his crimson robes faded, and he felt regret. ✓
  3. C) He started to glow brightly.
  4. D) He suddenly became very happy.

Answer: B) The darkness was purged, his crimson robes faded, and he felt regret.

From page 17

What did Lyra offer Kaelen, and what vision did she see?

Choices

  1. A) A golden coin and a vision of him flying.
  2. B) A new map and a vision of him finding treasure.
  3. C) A chance to choose a different path, and a vision of him helping to rebuild the river. ✓
  4. D) A warm blanket and a vision of him sleeping.

Answer: C) A chance to choose a different path, and a vision of him helping to rebuild the river.

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