Part A Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text.

In “The Stone in the Road: A Play,” why does King Alvis place the stone in the road?

to find out which of his subjects is strong enough to move it

to hide the money that he later plans to give Sir Gavin for his service

to test Sir Gavin to see if he will follow orders that seem silly

to show his subjects there is value in solving one’s problems alone
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the play best supports the answer to Part A?

“‘It was moved by someone last evening. I would like the person who moved the stone to now come forward.’”

“‘And may this be a lesson to all of my subjects to always work hard to solve your own problems rather than expect someone else to solve them for you.’”

“‘Just one thing… I can’t believe that box of gold just happened to be in the exact spot where you had me place the boulder.’”

“‘Again, you may be at ease, Sir Gavin. I admit that it certainly appears foolish. But, Sir Gavin, do you consider me to be a fool?’”