1 Which time period appears to be the setting for the story? A 2,500 years ago B 250 years ago C 25 years ago D The present 2 Which of these is the theme of the story? F A weak man may be a great leader. G A farmer king is better than a warrior king. H Success may come from luck or strength. J Every knot can be untied. 3 Which word best describes Alexander? A foolish B cruel C determined D generous 4 Based on the theme, how did each character become a leader? 5 How might Gordius's arrival been different if the story had been set in a city by the sea?

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.