blast. She ran into the hall, and it was full of smoke, which made her choke. A mass of
soldiers were there, fighting. Clara realized that Susie had betrayed her and given the
map to her father’s enemies. Clara prayed that everyone in the castle would be safe from
her friend’s treachery. At last, the fighting ceased. Clara found her father in the hall with his soldiers. They
had defeated their enemies, but there were dents in their armor from the heavy fighting.
Clara told her father what she had done and promised never to disobey him again.
2.
When Clara and Susie met, Clara was sweeping the path.
3.
Clara crossed the garden to talk to Susie.
4.
Clara gave Susie a bracelet.
5.
Clara commented to her father that he should distrust people.
6.
Clara choked because of the smoke.
P/jMT B Answer the questions. 1. Which of the following actions did Clara do in the story?
a. Sweep the path
b. Betray her sole friend
c. Found a clock ticking
d. Pray
2. What did Clara hear in the middle of the night?
a. Civil fighting
b. A loud blast
c. Susie calling at the window
d. Someone sweeping
3. What did the king emphasize?
a. Anybody could be an enemy,
c. He distrusted his relatives.
b. Clara should be friendly to people,
d. His enemy’s treachery had ceased.
Where were the mass of soldiers fighting?
a. In the garden
c. In the King’s bedroom
b. In the hall
d. Outside Clara’s window
background [bsekgraund] n. A background is a person’s education, family, and experience.
-* The new teacher had a background in science and math.
