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The Various Delegation

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who was offered the sovereignty of Wayoff?
  2. What did the King of Wideout want to ascertain before accepting the responsibility?
  3. How did the Three Persons respond to the King's inquiry about the people of Wayoff?
  4. What was the King's opinion about the size and significance of the Three Persons?
  5. How did the Three Persons ultimately identify themselves to the King?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words with their correct definitions. Write the letter of the definition next to the corresponding number.

WordDefinition
1. SovereigntyA. To formally ask for something
2. QuorumB. The authority of a state to govern itself
3. CommissionerC. A group of people sufficient to conduct business
4. DistinctionD. A person appointed to oversee a specific task
5. SentimentE. A feeling or emotion

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson do you think the King learned from his interaction with the Three Persons? Write your thoughts below:

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