The Iron John — Questions and answers
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What made Prince Leif feel burdened and scared at the beginning of the story?
Choices
- A) He was afraid of the clockwork city's gears.
- B) He was destined for the throne and had a fear he couldn't name. ✓
- C) He didn't like the laughter and song in the city.
- D) He was worried about the dancing automata.
Answer: B) He was destined for the throne and had a fear he couldn't name.
From page 1
Why did Prince Leif enter the forbidden forest?
Choices
- A) He wanted to explore the untamed wild.
- B) He was commanded by the Queen to fetch her golden ball. ✓
- C) He was practicing his swordplay lessons.
- D) He heard laughter and song coming from inside.
Answer: B) He was commanded by the Queen to fetch her golden ball.
From page 2
What did Iron John ask Leif to do in exchange for sparing his life?
Choices
- A) Help him find the Queen's golden ball.
- B) Teach him statecraft and swordplay.
- C) Watch a cage and promise not to let anything escape. ✓
- D) Live in the clockwork city forever.
Answer: C) Watch a cage and promise not to let anything escape.
From page 4
What happened when Leif used the Queen's golden ball to try and get the shimmering object from the well?
Choices
- A) The well dried up completely.
- B) The golden ball transformed into pure gold and rolled back into the well. ✓
- C) Iron John caught him immediately.
- D) He found another treasure at the bottom.
Answer: B) The golden ball transformed into pure gold and rolled back into the well.
From page 5
What secret warning did Iron John whisper to Leif before casting him out of the forest?
Choices
- A) Never to return to the clockwork city.
- B) That gold is a corrupting influence, and to call his name for help. ✓
- C) To always bring him food and water.
- D) To stay away from murky ponds.
Answer: B) That gold is a corrupting influence, and to call his name for help.
From page 6
What appeared when Leif whispered Iron John's name for help?
Choices
- A) A golden ball.
- B) A large, hairy hand.
- C) A suit of shimmering golden armor. ✓
- D) The Queen's horse.
Answer: C) A suit of shimmering golden armor.
From page 7
According to Iron John, why did Leif fail?
Choices
- A) He didn't win enough battles.
- B) He lost the Queen's golden ball.
- C) The gold corrupted him, and he forgot about humility and service. ✓
- D) He returned to the clockwork city too soon.
Answer: C) The gold corrupted him, and he forgot about humility and service.
From page 9