The Golden Cockerel — Questions and answers
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What made King Arlan feel a "darker current" even though Motley thought it was just the sea?
Choices
- He heard a scary song.
- Another ship was lost, perhaps to pirates. ✓
- He saw a monster in the water.
- Motley told him a scary story.
Answer: Another ship was lost, perhaps to pirates.
From page 2
According to the old texts Motley mentioned, who can hear the golden cockerel's warning?
Choices
- Only kings with swords.
- Only those who are pure of heart. ✓
- Only jesters who tell stories.
- Only people who live in lighthouses.
Answer: Only those who are pure of heart.
From page 3
What happened suddenly that made Arlan and Motley rush up the tower stairs?
Choices
- The king started to sing.
- A piercing cry from the cockerel echoed. ✓
- The lighthouse lights went out.
- A ship crashed into the rocks.
Answer: A piercing cry from the cockerel echoed.
From page 4
What did the golden cockerel say was sailing from the west?
Choices
- A ship full of gold.
- A powerful warrior.
- A shadow that promises power and steals. ✓
- A friendly boat bringing gifts.
Answer: A shadow that promises power and steals.
From page 5
What did King Arlan decide to offer the shadow instead of something he truly loved?
Choices
- His crown.
- His finest ship, laden with gold. ✓
- His strongest soldier.
- His fear.
Answer: His finest ship, laden with gold.
From page 8
What surprising thing did Arlan see Motley doing as the sun rose?
Choices
- Motley was waving goodbye to the shadow ship.
- Motley was rowing a small boat towards the dark ship. ✓
- Motley was singing a sad song on the shore.
- Motley was hiding in the lighthouse.
Answer: Motley was rowing a small boat towards the dark ship.
From page 9
What did King Arlan learn about fear at the end of the story?
Choices
- Fear can make you stronger.
- Fear, if unchecked, steals more than any shadow. ✓
- Fear helps you make good decisions.
- Fear is not real.
Answer: Fear, if unchecked, steals more than any shadow.
From page 10