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The False Prince
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What had Sage stolen from the butcher? | roast |
| What was the full name of the orphanage where Sage lived? | Mrs. Turbeldy's Orphanage for Disadvantaged Boys |
| How much did the man pay the butcher to release Sage and the roast to him? | 50 garlins |
| How many boys lived in Mrs. Turbeldy's Orphanage? | 19 |
| What is Conner's first name? | Bevin |
| What rabid animal did Mrs. Turbeldy tell Conner that he would be better off with than Sage? | badger |
| What did Sage throw at Conner as he tried to get away? | the roast |
| "Why did the thick coarse rope that Sage had been tied with ""work to his advantage?""" | Easier to loosen the knots |
| "Which one of Conner's vigils was tall, dark-skinned, and nearly bald?" | Mott |
| Who grabbed the apple that Conner threw onto Sage's lap? | Roden |
| In what town was the Charity Orphanage where Tobias was found? | Gelvins |
| Sage put a noose around the neck of which of his companions in the wagon? | Latamer |
| Which of the orphans in the wagon noticed that Sage was bleeding? | Tobias |
| Which orphan said he would take Conner's offer to leave the group? | Latamer |
| Who shot Latamer? | Cregan |
| Which of Sage's companions said he would beg mercy if he was engaged in a sword battle with an opponent who is better? | Tobias |
| To whom was Sage chained the first night they spent on their journey? | Mott |
| What are the names of the king and queen of Carthya | Eckbert and Erin |
| How many regents are given a seat in the King's court? | 20 |
| What is the name of the king's oldest son? | Prince Darius |
| Who held Conner's position in the court before he did? | his father |
| Who is second in power to the King? | high chamberlain OR Lord Kerwyn |
| What is the full name of the prime regent? | Santhias Veldergrath |
| Who owned the land that Tobias' grandmother lived on? | Veldergrath |
| Which of the orphans had been born somewhere in southern Carthya and left on the steps of the orphanage in Benton? | Roden |
| "Who said, ""a person can be educated and still be stupid, and a wise man can have no education at all?""" | Sage's father |
| Conner's home is outside which town? | Tithio |
| What does Conner call his estate? | Farthenwood |
| What is the name of Sage's servant? | Errol |
| Which of the orphans said he'd heard that Queen Erin was not very pretty? | Sage's father |
| On which side of Connor did Sage sit at their first dinner at Farthenwood? | left. |
| Which of the three orphans sat furthest from Conner at their first dinner together at Farthenwood? | Roden |
| What color was the soup served to Sage at his first dinner at Farthenwood? | orange (burn-orange) |
| Which of the orphans did Conner tell that his soup spoon was not a hammer? | Roden |
| What two things were sprinkled on top of the cherry tart served at the orphans' first dinner at Farthenwood? | Cinnamon and sugar |
| Why do regents seek proof of Prince Jaron's death or life? | because no body was ever found |
| "Rather than tell people that all three of the royal family are death, those who know the truth are saying that the royal family is on a diplomatic mission to which country?" | Gelyn |
| To whose family does Conner tell Roden he resembles? | the Queens |
| "Despite what Conner has told the orphans, Sage tells him that, ""You don't want a prince, you want a _________.""" | puppet |
| "On first testing Sage with a sword, what is Mott's sword made of?" | wood |
| "Who told Sage, ""A strong heart will always overcome a strong body.""" | Mott |
| "How had Prince Jaron's sword been lost, according to Mott?" | It was lost in the pirate attack. |
| Who called Conner a patriot? | Mott |
| What was beside each bed in the orphan's bedroom? | (small) wardrobe |
| Which of the orphans was assigned the bed near the window? | Roden |
| What did Sage do to ensure that Roden would not want the bed nearest the window? | He spit on the pillow. |
| What is the name of the servant girl? | Imogene |
| "Who asks ,""You awake too?"" when Sage first opens his eyes the morning after their first night at Farthenwood?" | Roden |
| Where did Tobias work with his tutor? | Library |
| "While Tobias worked with his tutor in the library, what were Roden and Sage being trained in?" | (basics of) reading and writing |
| What was the name of Roden's and Sage's tutor? | Master Graves |
| "As punishment for Sage's disruption over the small chair, how many extra times did he have to write his letters that day?" | 10 |
| What was the name of the history tutor? | Mistress Havala |
| How many bites did it take Sage to eat his meat pie during his first tutoring session with Mistress Havala? | 4 |
| Who taught the orphans to ride? | Cregan |
| What was the name of the wild horse that Cregan told Sage to ride during his first riding lesson? | Windstorm |
| Who is it that Sage feels hates him less than Cregan? | Mott |
| Where was Sage when Mott found him after the horse ran away with him? | on the bank of the river |
| What training was cancelled so they could look for Sage after the horse ran away with him? | Sword fighting |
| "What did Sage ask Imogen to get for him, saying he had ripped his shirt." | Thread and needle |
| Whose servant threw a book at Imogen when he walked in and found her still in the room after delivering food to Sage? | Tobias' |
| What did Mott realize Sage had taken from him on the horse ride back to Farthenwood? | His knife |
| "Which of the orphans said, ""If he put us in dresses, we wouldn't suddenly become women?""" | Sage's father |
| How old was Prince Jaron when he challenged a king to a duel? | Ten |
| "For dinner, Sage was seated in the third position, farthest away from Conner. What was this a sign of? " | Conner's displeasaure |
| What is the name of the princess to whom Prince Jaron is engaged to be married? | Amarinda (of Bultain) |
| "Rather than repairing a torn shirt, what was Sage planning to do with the needle and thread tucked underneath his pillow?" | Sew a few pockets on the inside linings of his clothes. |
| "After climbing out on a ledge outside his room, what did Sage ""shinny"" down to reach the ground?" | Drainpipe |
| Who had shut the window after Sage had snuck out one night? | Tobias |
| "After finding his own window locked, Sage entered through whose window the night he slipped outside?" | Conner's. |
| What clue in Conner's bedroom suggested to Sage that there were secret passageways in Farthenwood? | tapestry pinched between walls |
| Who was surprised to find Sage back in his bed after the night when he (Sage) had snuck out? | Tobias |
| Why was Sage taken to the dungeon? | He had taken back the rock (Fool's Gold) that Conner had taken from him. |
| "Who told Sage, ""You are your own enemy.""?" | Mott |
| Who told Sage not to give up and to not give into Conner? | Imogene |
| Who asked Sage to forgive him when Sage cried in the dungeon? | Mott |
| "When telling Sage there was not enough time to review the lessons he'd missed, what word did Mistress Havala use instead of saying he had been ""in the dungeon?""" | indisposed |
| "Instead of their usual afternoon lessons in sword fighting and horseback riding, what was planned for the orphans to learn?" | Dancing |
| What was the name of Sage's partner during the orphans' dancing lessons? | Jean |
| What was the name of the wind instrument Conner brought out for Sage to play during the dancing lessons? | fippler |
| Who showed the orphans the proper way to hold a tray and how to serve or retrieve dishes on the table? | Jean |
| "While Roden and Tobias were washing dishes, what was Sage doing?" | Kneading dough |
| Who put the point of a knife in Sage's back while he was in the secret passageway? | Tobias |
| Which of the orphans was knocked unconscious in the secret passageway? | Tobias |
| What did Sage do with the bloody shirt he was wearing when Tobias stabbed him? | Threw it in the fireplace |
| Who was the first to notice that Sage's back was bleeding after he had been out in the secret passageway the night before? | Roden |
| Who scolded Sage when cleaning the wound on his back? | Imogene |
| Who helps Roden practice sword fighting? | Cregan |
| What was the topic of Master Graves' lesson on the day that the orphans were confined to their room (the morning after Sage had been cut on the back)? | Great books and fine art of Carthya |
| What did Sage wonder if Mott had polished on the night of the dinner for the Princess because it looked shinier than usual. | His (Mott's) bald head |
| What was Sage's assignment during the dinner for Princess Amarinda? | Door servant |
| Who announced Princess Amarinda's arrival at the dinner? | Mott |
| What did Sage see on Princess Amarinda's face when she entered the dining hall? | dirt |
| "Conner told Princess Amarinda that he had last seen the King, Queen, and their son before their trip to what country?" | Gelyn |
| "When answering Princess Amarinda on whether she should continue on to the Castle, Sage says she should go, that she should always choose on the side of what?" | Hope |
| Sage had gone to bed after the Princess' dinner. What did Mott demand that Sage do before he took him to Conner? | Get dressed/Change out of his bedclothes |
| "Sage told Conner that he is his prince, that he is a better choice than Roden who rushes to the throne without what?" | No thought of the consequences/No idea what he is accepting. |
| Mott pulled Sage out of Mistress Havala's class to work on what? | Sword fighting |
| How did Conner learn that prime regent Veldergrath knew the rumors about Prince Jaron being alive and his parents being killed? | Letter |
| Mott had a painting of Prince Jaron which was done when the prince was how old? | 9 years old |
| Which one of the orphans had to have his hair dyed to match the painting of Prince Jaron? | Sage |
| Why do all three orphans need to hide in the secret tunnels? | Veldergrath is on his way to Conner's castle |
| What did Sage compare the color of Veldergrath's hair? | Midnight |
| How many regents had Veldergrath sent to Isel to determine whether or not Prince Jaron is alive? | Three |
| "When Veldergrath had his men search Conner's estate, where did they begin?" | In the dungeons |
| "Once, when talking with Mrs. Turbeldy, Sage compared himself to a caterpillar. Mrs. Turbeldy compared him to what, instead?" | cockroach |
| Who did Sage stab with the sword when Imogene ran into the orphan's room? | One of Veldergrath's men |
| Who took the blame for the death of Veldergrath's man in the orphan's room? | Mott |
| Which of the orphans did Conner choose to be his prince? | Roden |
| What made Conner change his mind to select Sage as the prince instead of Roden? | Sage's trick with the coin (rolling the coin over his knuckles |
| "Who punched Sage in the arm after he left the castle to take a ride, which might be his last chance to be alone?" | Imogene |
| Who told Sage that he would never be anything by Conner's costumed servant? | Imogene |
| What was Prince Jaron's full name? | Jaron Artolius Eckbert III (of Carthya) |
| In what town had Queen Erin worked before she met King Eckbert? | Pyrth |
| Jaron challenged a king to a duel. What country did the king rule? | Mendenwal |
| Who became angry with Prince Jaron's antics? | his father/King Eckbert |
| "Not knowing that Prince Darius loved him, Prince Jaron never knew why Darius protected him. Why did Prince Darius protect Prince Jaron?" | So he could have the life Darius could never have. |
| How old was Prince Jaron when his parents called him in for a private council? | Ten/Shortly before his eleventh birthday |
| What sea would Jaron have to cross to get to Bymar from Avenia? | Eranbole Sea |
| Jaron slipped away from the ship through what? | Porthole |
| Who recognized Jaron in Avenia? | a priest |
| Who first came to see Jaron at the church in Avenia? | Prince Darius |
| Who was the second person to vist Jaron at the church? | his father/King Eckbert |
| What instrument did King Eckbert enjoy playing? | fippler |
| Whose favorite song did Prince Jaron remember from his childhood? | His mother's |
| Who told Jaron he could not return home? | his father/King Eckbert |
| "If Jaron returned home, on which country would his father have to declare war?" | Avenia |
| King Eckbert told Prince Jaron that he had enemies within his own castle. Who are those enemies | the regents |
| King Eckbert told Prince Jaron to go to the orphanage in which city? | Carchar |
| "What will Jaron fake when the coins his father gave him run out, the same trick he used on his tutors?" | (fake an) illness |
| On what day of the month would King Eckbert visit the church nearest Mrs. Turbeldy's orphanage? | Last day |
| Who road in the carriage with Jaron as they journeyed from Conner's estate to the castle? | "Conner, Tobias Roden, Mott, and Imogene" |
| "Where were they, when Mott finally knew that Sage was actually Prince Jaron?" | at the river |
| How long had Prince Jaron been in the orphanage before he was selected as one of Conner's possible princes? | 4 years |
| "After meeting with his father at the church that first time, how many times did Jaron meet with King Eckbert?" | "None, he never met with him again" |
| What was the name of the place where Sage/Jaron stayed with the group on the night before the Choosing Ceremony? | Traveler's Inn |
| "Who came up with the idea of Mott, Roden and Tobias sleeping in the carriage, while Sage, Conner, and Imogene stayed in the room?" | Mott |
| "Who slept on the floor in the room Conner, Sage, and Imogene shared?" | Sage |
| Where did Imogene and Sage sit and talk while Conner slept in their room? | "outside the window, on the ledge" |
| Who told Jaron that it would not be proper to talk to him after he became king? | Imogene |
| What did Sage eat for breakfast in the Inn? | "hot cakes, eggs, bacon" |
| How many regents would meet in the throne room during the evening court to select the new king? | Twenty |
| What would be the first act of the meeting of the regents in the throne room? | "Announce the deaths of the king, queen, and Crown Prince." |
| Who had hired the pirates who were to kill Prince Jaron? | Conner |
| How did Conner know so many details of Jaron's early life? | He read the queen's diaries. |
| "What will be Sage's first act as king, according to Conner?" | Remove Veldergrath as regent |
| "Who told Sage he was ""the biggest fool of a boy?""" | Mott |
| What color was the tunic Conner chose for Sage to wear to the meeting of the regents? | Black |
| To whom did Sage give a sizeable portion of his deep-dish meat pie on the day they were to leave for the regents' meeting? | Imogene |
| What was in Queen Erin's emerald-encrusted box? | (folded) papers /sketch of Jaron as a child |
| "What was the proof of the prince's identity, which had been presented to Conner as proof of Jaron's death?" | his crown |
| How had the dent in Prince Jaron's crown happened? | when he fell from a tree while wearing it |
| "Before Sage/Jaron left with Conner and Cregan, how did he pass a note to Tobias?" | By shaking his hand |
| What stone had the castle been made of? | granite |
| Why were the guards turning around carriages who tried to get through the gates? | Each one claimed to be carrying the missing prince. |
| Who does Sage/Jaron tell Conner he does not want to go with them through the river to the castle kitchen? | Cregan |
| Who is it that Cregan suggests to Conner should take the carriage back to the inn instead of himself? | Tobias |
| How old had Jaron been when he found the river entrance to the kitchen? | eight |
| "As they make their way to the castle along the river entrance, which one does Creagan grab and hold a knife to?" | Roden |
| Who called Cregan's bluff when he and Roden attempt to take Jaron's crown and thwart Conner's plan? | Jaron |
| Whose sword does Jaron use when he and Roden fight? | Mott's |
| Sage/Jaron said on their very first day that he would beg for what and trick his opponent? | mercy |
| Who is stabbed in the back and falls into the river as the group approaches the castle? | Cregan |
| "Who said, ""I can help him,"" when Sage/Jaron stumbled to his knees after the sword fight with Roden?" | Imogene |
| What was High Chamberlain Kerwyn's first name? | Joth |
| What was the greatest task of High Chamberlain Kerwyn's career? | Peaceably finding a new king for Carthya |
| Name the three Lords who traveled to Isel to confirm that Prince Jaron must have died in the pirate attack? | "Mead, Beckett, and Hentower" |
| For what reason did Conner say he'd hid Prince Jaron at his home? | for his protection |
| "As Conner and the regents argue about Prince Jaron, they hear footsteps in the hallway. Who was it?" | Mott |
| "As Jaron waits on the dais in the great hall, whose throne is no longer there?" | "His own, Prince Jaron's" |
| From where had Prince Jaron retrieved his real sword? | beneath a loose floorboard under his bed |
| What did Prince Jaron give to Lord Kerwyn to prove his identity? | golden rock |
| "What was the sign of the true Prince Jaron, according to the note given to Lord Kerwyn by King Eckbert?" | """He will give you the humblest of rocks and tell you it is gold.""" |
| "Besides rolling the coin on his fingers, Prince Jaron tells Lord Veldergrath something that proves his identity. What was that?" | He'd stolen Veldergrath's ring off his finger. |
| What were Princess Amarinda and Prince Jaron doing while they spoke immediately after Veldergrath was led away? | Dancing |
| Prince Jaron told Amarinda he would always be a failure to her if she did what? | Think of Prince Darius when she thought of him. |
| From what did Conner read to administer the Blessing of the King to Jaron? | Book of Faith |
| Jaron announced that Conner was to be arrested for which four murders? | "King Eckbert, Queen Erin, Crown Prince Darius, and an orphan boy named Latamer" |
| How much dervanis oil will produce a lethal dose? | one drop |
| Why did Jaron consider the castle his home? | because his family was there |
| How long may Imogen stay at the castle? | as long as she wishes |
| How much is the cost of the roast Sage stole? | 30 garlins |
| Mrs. Turbeldy says Sage identified himself as what when he arrived at the orphanage? | the son of a dead duke from Avenia |
| Where does Sage say he goes when he runs away from Mrs. Turbeldy's orphanage? | to church to confess his sins |
| What is the name of the boy who decided to leave when Conner offered them a way out? | Latamer |
| What is the name of the prince who was lost during a sea voyage? | Prince Jaron |
| Who is second in power to the king of Carthya? | "the high chamberlain, Lord Kerwyn" |
| Who educated Tobias? | his grandmother |
| What is the name of Connor's home? | Farthenwood |
| What is special about the sword that Sage picks to train with? | it is a replica of Prince Jaron's sword |
| Why does Sage think Master Graves is an appropriate name for his tutor? | he looked like a gravedigger |
| How old was Prince Jaron when he challenged a king to a duel? | 10 years old |
| Who is Prince Jaron engaged to marry? | Princess Amarinda of Bultain |
| What two secrets does Imogen want Sage to keep when she visits him in the dungeon? | that she can talk and that she saw him in the dungeon |
| What type of instrument does Sage play during dance practice? | a fippler |
| Who pulls a knife on Sage in the secret passageway? | Tobias |
| How does Sage explain the knife cut on his back? | he got impaled on a window frame while sneaking out |
| What does Imogen say she won't bow to? | a fraud |
| How did Princess Amarinda get dirt on her cheek? | leaning out the window of her room |
| What does Connor say is the cheapest entertainment for everyday folk? | rumors about the royal family |
| How does Connor plan to explain Prince Jaron's whereabouts for the years he was missing? | he was hiding in an orphanage |
| What does Mott say he will not do for Connor? | kill for him |
| Where were Princess Amarinda and Veldergrath traveling to together? | Eberstein (on the outskirts of Drylliad) |
| How old was Prince Jaron when his portrait was painted? | 9 years old |
| "Where do Sage, Tobias, and Roden hide when Veldergrath arrives?" | in the tunnels/secret passageways |
| About how many men did Veldergrath bring to Farthenwood? | at least 50 |
| Connor tells Veldergrath that the orphan boys he brought home were what? | indentured field laborers |
| What happened when Sage saw King Eckbert in Carchar? | Sage refused to bow and was clubbed by a soldier |
| What weapon does Imogen use to hit Veldergrath's man? | a fireplace poker |
| What does Connor say the false prince must never tire of? | the lie |
| Prince Jaron and Sage both the unique ability to do what? | roll a coin over their knuckles |
| What is the name of the horse that Sage rides to Drylliad? | Poco |
| What were Prince Jaron's parents names? | King Eckbert and Queen Erin |
| What kingdom was ruled by the king that Prince Jaron challenged to a duel? | Mendenwal |
| In what kingdom was the school that King Eckbert was sending Prince Jaron to? | Bymar |
| Who was the man that came to see Jaron in the church? | "his father, King Eckbert" |
| King Eckbert tells Jaron that his duty is to do what for his country? | remain missing |
| What is the name of the inn on the way to Drylliad? | the Traveler's Inn |
| What does Connor say that Sage's first act as prince will be? | remove Veldergrath as regent |
| Who did the emerald-encrusted box originally belong to? | Queen Erin |
| What is the proof Connor has that will convince everyone that Sage is Prince Jaron? | the crown he was wearing on the ship |
| How does Connor get Sage into the castle when they are turned away at the gate? | a river that flows beneath the kitchen |
| Who betrayed Connor? | Cregan (and Roden) |
| "Instead of killing him, what does Sage tell Roden?" | """run and never find me again""" |
| What does Sage make Imogen promise to do? | forgive him |
| What did Lord Kerwyn tell Prince Jaron would happen if he did not respect his sword? | no one would respect him |
| What was the significance of Sage's golden rock? | it was the last gift his father ever gave to him and it proves his identity as the prince |
| What did Prince Jaron once steal from Veldergrath? | his ring |
| Who does Sage dance with after he is proven to be Jaron? | Princess Amarinda |
| Who does Sage have arrested for the deaths of his family? | Conner |
| "Once he is king, what does Sage declare in regards to Imogen?" | she is a nobleman's daughter |
| What was the only place for orphaned boys in the northern end of Carthya? | Mrs. Turbeldy's Orphanage for Disadvantaged Boys |
| How many boys lived there? | 19 |
| How old is Sage at the beginning of the book? | 15 |
| Who bought Sage & what 2 people were with him? | "Bevin Conner, Mott & Cregan" |
| What was rule number one for survival @ at orphanage? | "Take food whenever it is available, as much as you can get" |
| What did Conner say was the mark of a ruler? | patience |
| Who killed Latamer & how did he die? | Cregan shot him with an arrow |
| "When posed with the question, ""in a battle to the death with a swordsman" | |
| "better than you are, do you fight on knowing you'll likely die, or stop the battle" | |
| "and beg for your opponent's mercy?"", how did Tobias answer?" | Beg mercy |
| How did Roden answer? | Fight to the death |
| How did Sage answer? | "beg mercy, then when the opponent lowers his guard, finish him" |
| Who are the king & queen of Carthya? | Eckbert & Erin |
| How many regents sit in King Eckbert's court? | 20 |
| How many regents inherited their positions? | 13 |
| How many regents are women? | 3 |
| Who is second in power to the king? | "the high chamberlain, Lord Kerwyn" |
| Who is the most powerful regent? | "the prime regent, Santhias Veldergrath" |
| What is the capital of Carthya? | Drylliad |
| Who did Tobias say educated him? | his grandmother |
| "How long did Conner intend to take to ""make the boys into gentleman""?" | 2 weeks |
| What is the name of Conner's home? | Farthenwood |
| Who is the servant assigned to Sage? | Errol |
| Who is the servant girl Sage is interested in? | Imogen |
| Why did Errol say Master Conner quickly lost interst in her? | She's mute |
| Who is Sage's tutor? | Master Graves |
| Why did Sage say this was an appropriate name? | He looked more like a gravedigger than a teacher |
| Name the activities of the boys first full day at Farthenwood. | "Breakfast, tutoring, History of Carthya, lunch, sword fighting, " |
| "horseback riding, dinner, etiquette with the master, studying" | |
| Who is the History tutor? | Mistress Havala |
| Who is Windstorm? | the wild horse Cregan forces Sage to ride |
| Why did Sage pull a knife on Tobias's assigned servant? | He threw a book at Imogen and it hit her in the back |
| Whose knife was it & how did Sage get it? | Mott's; he stole it on the horse ride back |
| What 3 words did Mistress Havala use to describe Prince Darius? | "educated, compassionate, wise" |
| Who is Prince Jaron engaged to? | princess Amarinda of Bultain |
| Whom was she engaged to first? | Prince Darius |
| Why did Sage want thread & needle? | to sew pockets into the linings of his clothes |
| What did Sage steal from Conner's pocket after dinner? | a garlin |
| What happened when Sage snuck out of the window? | Tobias shut the window so he couldn't come back in |
| How did Sage get back inside? | he snuck in Master Conner's window |
| What did Sage discover while in Conner's room? | Farthenwood has secret passageways and one leads to the boys' |
| room where Sage sees a hole that Conner can use to spy on them. | |
| "When Errol brought Sage his old clothes back, what was missing?" | his rock (gold) |
| What 2 secrets did Imogen ask Sage to keep? | That she can talk & that she came to the dungeon. |
| How long was Sage in the dungeon? | 2 nights |
| How did Rohden improve so much in swordsmanship? | Cregan offered to help him during free hours |
| What did Mott say was the problem with that training? | Cregan is self-taught so his training won't reflect that of a prince. |
| Who was Sage's practice dancing partner? | Jean |
| What instrument did Conner ask Sage to play? | "a fippler, a basic wind instrument" |
| What did Rhoden find under Tobias' mattress? | the kitchen knife with dried blood on it |
| What did Sage tell Mott had happened to his back? | he impaled his back on the window frame when he tried to sneak out |
| Why did Sage say he wanted to get close to the knife block? | "to keep Tobias away, who had already stolen 1 knife" |
| What did Mott say was the worst thing that could happen at dinner with the princess? | for the princess to remember meeting them |
| Where was dinner served when the princess was there? | in the great hall |
| What role was Sage assigned during the dinner? | door servant |
| What did Sage tell Amarinda that he was staring at? | she had dirt on her face (cheek) |
| What was served during the meal with the princess? | "a large roast, boiled carrots & potatoes, hot bread, imported cheese" |
| "When Amarinda said she wanted to return to her room, who did she want to escort her?" | Sage |
| Why did she tell Sage she requested him? | He spoke honestly to her |
| What was Sage's opinion on her dilemma about continuing to the castle? | Go to the castle. Always choose on the side of hope |
| "Who said, ""At Farthenwood, lies & truth blur together.""" | Sage |
| "Who said, ""Only lies in pursuit of the truth.""" | Conner |
| How old was Prince Jaron in the painting Conner had? | 9 |
| Why did Conner think Veldergrath was coming with armed men? | "to intimidate them, not to fight" |
| What did Conner give Sage to take with him and hide? | a small locked box decorated in emeralds |
| Why did Sage tell the other boys Conner was helping Veldergrath's men? | diplomacy |
| How many regents were sent to Isel to determine if Jaron was alive? | 3 |
| Why did Conner tell Veldergrath he had an imitation of Jaron's sword made? | he intended it to be a gift for the queen's next birthday |
| Why did Conner tell Veldergrath he had collected boys from orhanges? | used them as indentured field laborers |
| Who had the honor of pouring drinks to the king's family on the night they died? | Conner |
| Who dished up their pudding? | Veldergrath |
| Which of the 3 boys had seen the king in person in Carchar? | Sage |
| How long ago did he see him? | about a year |
| Why did Sage say he didn't bow to the king? | out of respect to the king of Avenia |
| Where did Tobias say he hid papers? | he cut a small hole in the side of the mattress |
| What was hidden under one of the steps in the tunnel? | the imitation of Prince Jaron's sword |
| What did Sage compare himself to when he said he could get places without being noticed? | caterpillar |
| What did Mrs. Turbeldy compare him to? | cockroach |
| Who distracted the men from the noises in the tunnels? | Imogen |
| Why did Conner choose Roden? | he said he could tell the lie for the rest of his life |
| Why did he change his mind and choose Sage? | the coin roll over the knuckles |
| What are Sage's terms to becoming the prince? | 1. Tobias & Roden accompany them to the castle. |
| 2. Imogen must go to Drylliad | |
| Who is Poco? | the quarterhorse Sage rode to the castle |
| What is Jaron's full name? | Jaron Artolius Eckbert III |
| Where did Eckbert meet Erin? | a small tavern in Pyrth where she served drinks |
| Why did Jaron really challenge King Mendenwal to a duel? | he overheard Mendenwal accuse Queen Erin of not being a true royal |
| Who first found Jaron after he ran away from the ship? | Darius |
| Why did Eckbert say Jaron could not come home? | "if he did, they would have to declare war on Avenia for the pirate attack" |
| What arrangement did Eckbert offer for Sage to see him again? | "the last day of every month, he would be in disguise at the church" |
| nearest the orphanage | |
| Name 3 people that Sage/Jaron think he would not get forgiveness from. | "Imogen, Amarinda, & his mother (and father, pg. 275)" |
| What was the real reason Sage/Jaron determined his father kept him away? | to keep him alive |
| Where did they stay before arriving at the castle for the choosing ceremony? | the Traveler's Inn |
| What time will the regents meet in the throne room? | 5:00 |
| Why is Conner sure Jaron is dead? | he hired the pirates to attack the ship |
| How did Conner know so much about Jaron's early life? | he read the queen's diaries |
| Mott described Jaron before he was sent away as what 3 things? | "selfish, mischievous, and destructive" |
| Mott described Jaron now as what 3 things? | "courageous, noble, and strong" |
| What was in the box of Queen Erin's? | a sketch of Sage |
| Describe Jaron's crown. | "a circlet of gold with rubies set at the base of every arch, trimmed in" |
| braided gold bands | |
| What was the purpose of having a code word at the gate of the castle? | to prevent imposters or if the royals needed to enter while in disguise |
| What is the secret way into the castle? | a river flows beneath the kitchen |
| What reason did Sage/Jaron give Conner for knowing about the river entrance? | he ate from the kitchen a lot when he was younger |
| What did Conner think that meant? | Sage stole food from there |
| How old was Jaron when he found the river entrance? | 8 |
| Why did Cregan say he was betraying the plan & choosing Roden as prince? | "once Roden was crowned, he would make him a noble & take Conner's" |
| place as regent | |
| Name the 3 regents who traveled to Isel. | "Lords Mead, Beckett & Hentower" |
| "What was the ""first order of business"" in Jaron's plan?" | revealing his sword that he had hidden in the castle |
| What did Jaron reveal about the sword? | a nick in the blade from where he threw it |
| Where had Jaron hidden the golden rock after he stole it back from Conner? | "on the ledges of Farthenwood, and to the bank of the stream on the" |
| outskirts of Conner's estate | |
| What did Kerwyn have in his pocket? | a note from King Eckbert |
| Who killed the royal family? | Conner |
| How did Jaron know? | He found a book on the lethal Dervanis oil in Conner's bedroom & a vile in a strongbox in his office |