The Evil King by Hans Christian Andersen
Here are the questions and answers for easy access QUESTIONS Would it be right to say that the king was conceited? Which word in the passage means ‘a covered passage with arches on one or both sides?’ Why did the king want to conquer God? Find a word in the passage which means the opposite of ‘real’. What was brightly colored and had a thousand eyes? Why did the king order for some thick blankets? Why did the king’s soldiers laugh? ANSWERS The king was conceited and thought only about himself. An arcade is a covered passage with arches on one or both sides. The king wanted the priests to place statues of him on the altars of the churches. However, the priests refused to do that, saying that God was greater than the king. Hence the king decided to conquer God. The opposite of ‘real’ is ‘artificial.’ The king’s ship was brightly coloured and had a thousand eyes. The king ordered for some thick blankets to keep the mosquitoes away. The king’s soldiers laughed...