Alexander and the Jewels
Alexander knew there was treasure in the cave. Although it didn’t belong to him, he wanted it. With the help of his unwitting friend, Raja, Alexander gained access to the cave and took as many jewels as he could carry. Then the owner of the treasure showed up . . . a wizard. After reading the passage, students will answer comprehension questions on the characters and the details of the story.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Alexander and the Jewels
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- Might
- Rich
- Shifted
- Unfastened
- Gigantic
- Demanded
- Boldness
- Deed
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “Alexander pushed with all his might against a huge stone.”
a. ideas b. strength c. will power d. effort
2) “I saw a wizard put jewels behind the stone. If we can move it, they’ll be ours. We’ll be rich.”
a. strong b. powerful c. popular d. wealthy
3) “The stone shifted and a small opening into the cave appeared.”
a. moved b. fell c. rolled d. broke
4) “He unfastened a sack he had tied to his belt…”
a. opened b. gathered c. dropped d. untied
5) Just then, the sky darkened. A gigantic dragon blocked out the sun’s light. The wizard flew off the dragon’s back and floated down.
a. very scary b. very big c. very kind d. very small
6) “What are you doing here?” demanded the wizard.
a. ordered b. wondered c. imagined d. whispered
7) “Where did this come from? Who has had the boldness to take my jewels?”
a. desire b. strength c. carelessness d. kindness
8) “You will live in my cave as a stone until I am sure you are sorry for your deed. When your heart is pure, I’ll be back.”
a. theft b. choice c. action d. mistake