Smok Wawelski Quiz

Where did Smok Wawelski live?

• In a royal castle

• In a cold dark cave

• In a forest

• In a village

What was Smok Wawelski's favorite wicked act?

• Stealing gold

• Kidnapping villagers

• Breathing fire onto the villagers' farm animals, crops, and the villagers themselves

• Destroying houses

Why did the villagers start keeping their livestock inside at all times?

• To protect them from thieves

• To prevent them from running away

• To make sure the animals did not become Smok's next meal

• To keep them warm

Who was the only young woman left in Krakow?

• The king's daughter, Wanda

• A farmer's daughter

• A merchant's daughter

• A knight's daughter

What message did the king's guards carry to every village?

• Our cherished towns will bear no more destruction! There is but one solution — someone must step forth and slay Smok! He who saves our towns will marry the princess and later become king!

• The dragon must be appeased with gold and treasures.

• The king will reward anyone who can capture Smok.

• The villagers must leave their homes to avoid the dragon.

Why were the tactics of the men who tried to slay Smok flawed?

• They did not have enough men

• They did not have the right weapons

• A knight's metal armor would melt under a blast of scorching fire from Smok's three heads

• They did not know where Smok lived

What was the state of the country at the beginning of the story?

• Prosperous and peaceful

• Devastated and desolate

• Growing and thriving

• Calm and serene

What did Krak use to carry out his plan to defeat the dragon?

• A sword and shield

• A needle, thread, a dead lamb, and sulphur

• A bow and arrow

• A magic potion

Why did the king agree to let Krak attempt to defeat the dragon?

• Krak was a famous knight

• The king was desperate for a hero

• Krak had a powerful weapon

• The king had no other options

What did Krak do with the lamb before placing it at the entrance of the dragon’s lair?

• He cooked it

• He placed sulphur inside it and sewed it up

• He painted it

• He covered it with flowers