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The King’s Ransom By Cheryl Carpinello
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The King’s Ransom By Cheryl Carpinello
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Table of Contents Page 5 Character matching work page
Page 6 Character matching answer key
Page 7 Characters—true or false?
Page 8 Characters—true or false answer key
Page 9 Character traits matching
Page 10 Character traits matching answer key
Page 11 Settings descriptions
Page 12 Settings descriptions answer key
Page 13 Cause and effect
Page 14 Cause and effect answer key
Page 15 Story goal (for the characters)
Page 16 Story goal answer key
Page 17 Story themes
Page 18 Possible themes
Page 19 What did you learn from one character?
Page 20 How could have modern electronic devices have
helped the characters?
Page 21 Communication then and now
Page 22 Communication possible answers
Page 23 Design a room for new Princess Philippa
Page 24 What if you could meet one character?
Page 25 Add a dragon, creative writing
Although a retired teacher, Cheryl Carpinello still has a passion for working
with kids. She regularly conducts Medieval Writing Workshops for local
elementary/middle schools and the Colorado Girl Scouts. She is not the
only one who loves Medieval Times and the King Arthur Legend. The kids
thoroughly enjoy writing their own medieval stories complete with dragons,
wizards, unicorns and knights!
Author Site
Author Blog
Facebook page
Educator Page
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A. Prince Sean
B. Robert
C. Philip
D. King Wallace
E. Bryan Balyard
F. Gavin
G. The Sword Master
H. Queen Katherine
I. Wild Man
J. King Arthur
K. Aldred
L. Excalibur
M. Dunham
N. Benjamin
O. Seanna
Character Matching Name ________________ Date ________
1. _____ youngest prince of
Pembroke Castle
2. _____ people considered her a
witch
3. _____ King Wallace’s middle son
4. _____ adopted daughter of King
Wallace and Queen Katherine
5. _____ the blacksmith’s
apprentice
6. _____ Gavin’s father
7.______ castle and estate
manager
8. _____ Philip’s brother
9. _____ Sir Lancelot
10._____ Gavin’s mother
11._____ Gavin’s sword trainer
12._____ legendary king
13._____ legendary sword of King
Arthur
14._____ Robert’s older brother
15. _____ the real killer
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Character Matching key
1. F— youngest prince of
Pembroke Castle
2. O-people considered her a
witch
3. B—King Wallace’s middle son
4. C—adopted daughter of King
Wallace and Queen Katherine
5. E—the blacksmith’s apprentice
6. D—Gavin’s father
7. K—castle and estate
Manager
8. N—Philip’s brother
9. I— Sir Lancelot
10. H—Gavin’s mother
11. G—Gavin’s sword trainer
12. J—legendary king
13. L—legendary sword of King
Arthur
14. A—Robert’s oldest brother
15. M—the real killer
A. Prince Sean
B. Robert
C. Philip
D. King Wallace
E. Bryan Balyard
F. Gavin
G. The Sword Master
H. Queen Katherine
I. Wild Man
J. King Arthur
K. Aldred
L. Excalibur
M. Dunham
N. Benjamin
O. Seanna
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Characters —— true or false? Circle the true statements.
Gavin Bryan Philip
brave wants to be a knight knows the King well
teaches sword
fighting to Bryan
could not take sword
fighting lessons
quest was sword fight
in the water
beggar wanted to be a
blacksmith
lives at the church
worries about
disgracing the crown
sword maker will become a squire
at age twelve
had a cowlick friends with Wild Man had no chores
used to babysit
Benjamin
quest was sneak into
Manorbier Castle
female
16 years old courageous works hard
a prince blacksmith’s
apprentice
had no family
quest was to climb a
hill at night
almost 12 years old friends with King
Edward
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Characters——true or false KEY Circle the true statements.
Gavin Bryan Philip
brave wants to be a knight knows the King well
teaches sword
fighting to Bryan
could not take sword
fighting lessons
quest was sword fight
in the water
beggar wanted to be a
blacksmith
lives at the church
worries about
disgracing the crown
sword maker will become a squire
at age twelve
had a cowlick friends with Wild Man had no chores
used to babysit
Benjamin
quest was sneak into
Manorbier Castle
female
16 years old courageous works hard
a prince blacksmith’s
apprentice
had no family
quest was to climb a
hill at night
almost 12 years old friends with King
Edward
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Character Traits
1. ________Queen Katherine A. greedy, unwelcoming,
sinister, buyer of stolen
goods, dishonest
2. ________ King Edward B. healer, considered a
witch, gives helpful advice,
young woman
3. ________ Seanna C. murderer, robber,
dishonest, facial scar
4. ________ Tom D. slender, tall, young-
looking, green eyes, bright
smile
5. ________ Wild Man E. enforcer of the law, leader
of knights to battle, decision
maker, friend of King Arthur
6. ________King Wallace F. solitude seeking,
strengthening his
commitment, friend, knight
7. ________ Dunham G. ghost-like appearance,
missing teeth, honest, helpful,
wanted out of Manorbier
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Character Traits
1. ___D___Queen Katherine A. greedy, unwelcoming,
sinister, buyer of stolen
goods, dishonest
2. ___A___ King Edward B. healer, considered a
witch, gives helpful advice,
young woman
3. ___B___ Seanna C. murderer, robber,
dishonest, facial scar
4. ___G__ Tom D. slender, tall, young-
looking, green eyes, bright
smile
5. ___F__ Wild Man E. enforcer of the law, leader
of knights to battle, decision
maker, friend of King Arthur
6. __E___King Wallace F. solitude seeking,
strengthening
commitment, friend, knight
7. ___C___ Dunham G. ghost-like appearance,
missing teeth, honest, helpful,
wanted out of Manorbier
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SETTING the scene Fill in the blanks to describe the settings.
Pembroke
Castle
Manorbier
Castle
St. David’s
Head
o__ __ __ gates evidence of ba_tl_s
all around
m__d___y
f__ __ guards in
peacetime
m__ ___ ___ guards near the
c__ __ __ __
proudly displayed
f __ __ __ __
e__ __ __
appearance
d__ ___ ___at
night
collected
__ __ __d, not
money
private
c__s__le
a cave provided
s__e___t___r
a s___ __e place un__ __ __ __ __ __ing Dunham’s meeting
p __ __ __ __
treated people
__ __ __ __ ly
d__ __ __ __ __ ous on a stormy
n __ __ __ __
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SETTING the scene KEY Fill in the blanks to describe the settings.
Pembroke
Castle
Manorbier
Castle
St. David’s
Head
open gates evidence of battles
all around
muddy
few guards in
peacetime
many guards near the coast
proudly displayed
flags
evil appearance dark at night
collected food
not money
private castle a cave provided
shelter
a safe place unwelcoming Dunham’s
meeting place
treated people
fairly
dangerous on a stormy
night
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cause & effect Describe the causes and effects in the story.
Cause Effect
Gavin was almost
caught and brought
before King Edward.
Philip tried to hide the
fact she was a girl.
Bryan fought Dunham
with swords in the
water.
Wild Man was living as
if he was a beggar.
Three good friends said
the Knight’s Oath, and
made a plan.
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cause & effect KEY Describe the causes and effects in the story.
Cause Effect
Gavin was almost
caught and brought
before King Edward.
Gavin met Tom, Tom
helped Gavin, Gavin
later helped Tom.
Philip tried to hide the
fact she was a girl.
The Queen could tell
she was a girl, and
she became an
adopted princess.
Bryan fought Dunham
with swords in the
water.
He became a knight
for his bravery.
Wild Man was living as
if he was a beggar.
It was easy for
Dunham to plant the
bloody knife in his
belongings.
Three good friends said
the Knight’s Oath, and
made a plan.
They proved their
friend was not the
murderer.
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Story Goals What do the characters want to happen?
Character Goal
Bryan
King Wallace
Queen Katherine
Tom
Philippa
Gavin
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Story Goals KEY What do the characters want to happen?
Character Goal
Bryan Thought his station was set in life,
dreamed of a life he couldn’t
have. He did become a knight
as he wanted.
King Wallace Wanted peace in the land, to
honor King Arthur, to find the
correct murderer and thief
Queen Katherine Wanted a daughter and was
able to adopt one. Wanted
happiness in her castle and
land.
Tom Wanted to leave Manorbier
Castle and live happily.
Philippa Wanted a family and to live as a
girl. Wanted to be safe.
Gavin Wanted to feel brave and not
disgrace the kingdom. He was
brave and honored for his quest.
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Story Themes What are the general themes in the story?
What is the story teaching us? Explain your ideas.
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Story Themes What are the general themes in the story?
What is the story teaching us?
Story theme ideas might include any of the
following or other reasonable answers:
*peace
*friendship
*bravery
*kindness
*loyalty
*persistence
*family
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Select a character in the story you admire. What did
you learn from the character? What do you admire
about the character? What could you do in your own
life to be more like that character?
Character:
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How could one of today’s inventions have helped the different
characters in the story? What would have happened differently?
What might have been the same?
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communication now and then How did the story characters communicate?
How do we communicate now?
Story event communication Today’s communication
How did Gavin, Philip, and Bryan
discuss and plan together?
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How do you discuss and make
plans with friends?
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How did Gavin learn about
Dunham and the murder and
theft?
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How do we learn about news
and suspects today?
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What did Philip have to do to
learn Dunham had the King’s
ransom?
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How do we find out where
stolen items are today?
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What did Bryan have to do to get
his message to the king?
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How could we get a message to
someone important today?
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How did lack of DNA add to the
story? Why did King Wallace
almost punish Sir Lancelot?
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How can we prove who did a
crime today?
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communication now and then How did the story characters communicate?
How do we communicate now?
Story event communication Today’s communication
How did Gavin, Philip, and Bryan dis-
cuss and plan together?
They had to meet in person when
chores were done and where they
could not be overheard.
How do you discuss and make plans
with friends?
Answers will vary—cell phone,
phone, IM, email, talking, writing
notes
How did Gavin learn about Dunham
and the murder and theft? He went
undercover to a dangerous castle to
ask questions, and was almost
arrested.
How do we learn about news and
suspects today?
TV, Facebook, news, radio,
newspaper, email, web pages
What did Philip have to do to learn
Dunham had the King’s ransom?
Philip had to climb St. David’s Head in
a cold storm and watch for evidence.
How do we find out where
stolen items are today?
The police might use various kinds of
electronic devices, and/or dogs.
What did Bryan have to do to get his
message to the king?
Bryan had to fight the murderer in the
water with a sword he had made, to
stall for time. He sent word back to the
king.
How could we get a message to
someone important today?
By calling 911, by taking a photo with
a cell phone or camera, by email,
texting, etc.
How did lack of DNA add to the story?
Why did King Wallace almost punish Sir
Lancelot?
Without DNA, possession of the bloody
knife could have convicted Sir
Lanceclot, and he was innocent.
How can we prove who did a crime
today?
DNA, photos, investigations, video,
etc.
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Design a room for new princess Philippa
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Meeting a character: What if You could meet one of the characters in the story?
Name of character: __________________
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What would
you ask the
character?
What sport
could you play
together?
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“Add a dragon” Write a little of the story
including a dragon Name of dragon: __________________
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