The Beggar King Flashcards
(16 cards)
What did the king do at mealtime?
He sat alone in a long table and ate exotic dishes until his belly was bulging
What did the king think of the words “Riches are not forever, and the crown does not endure every generation”?
He got mad and said it was nonsense and said that his riches and crown would last forever
What is the Great Genie’s motivation? How is it different from the king’s?
The Great Genie wants to teach the king a lesson about being humble and kind. The king only cares about staying rich and powerful forever.
How is the great genie able to look like the king? 
The great genie put a spell on the whole town and used magic to look like the king and wore the kings robes so no one knew the real king
What was the king wearing when the guards left him outside the castle gates?
He was wearing his swimming costume
At first, the king refuses to put on his crown and take back his throne. Why?
At first, the king refuses to get the crown and be on the throne because he liked the simple life on the farm.
But later, he becomes king again—this time, as a better and kinder person who learned to be humble.
How did the king help the farmer?
The king helped the farmer by giving him a job in the royal castle.
He sent him there in a chariot and gave him a basket of fruit to thank him for taking care of him when he was poor.
What kind of collection does King Hagag have?
He has a collection of robes in every color made from the finest silks and velvets
What does the king’s adviser do every morning after breakfast?
He reads the great books of Kings 
Why doesn’t the adviser want to rip out and burn the page from The Great Book of Kings?
Because the book holds great wisdom and should never be destroyed 
Why don’t the guards recognize the king?
Because they were under the great genies spell and didn’t recognize him
Why does the adviser say The Great Book of Kings contains great wisdom? Is the adviser right?
Yes, he’s right because the book teaches us that power and riches doesn’t last forever, and the king learned it the hard way 
Why do you think this folktale kept being retold? Is it a lesson only for kings?
No, it’s for everyone. It teaches us to be humble and kind
Were you surprised by the king’s actions? Did you think there would be a different outcome?
Yes, it’s surprising that he didn’t want to be king again. It shows that he truly learned his lesson.
Is it okay to trick a person in order to teach a lesson?
In stories like this, yes I think that genie helped the king to be a better person 
What did the adviser do every morning after breakfast? What did the king think of these wise words
The advisor would read great books of Kings .He got angry and didn’t believe them. When he heard, “Riches are not forever, and the crown does not endure every generation,” he shouted, called it nonsense, and ordered the adviser to rip the page out and burn it.
