The Lost Kingdom Characters: - Alice, a brave adventurer - Sam, Alice's best friend and fellow adventurer - King Arthur, the ruler of the lost kingdom - Merlin, the wise wizard - Mordred, the evil sorcerer Act 1 Scene 1 (Alice and Sam are in their treehouse, looking at a map) Alice: Sam, look at this map. It shows the location of the lost kingdom. Sam: The lost kingdom? I've never heard of it. Alice: That's because it was hidden from the world for centuries. But I've been studying ancient texts, and I think I know how to find it. Sam: What are we waiting for? Let's go! Scene 2 (Alice and Sam are traveling through a dense forest) Sam: Are you sure we're going in the right direction? Alice: According to the map, the lost kingdom should be just beyond this forest. Scene 3 (Alice and Sam arrive at the entrance to a cave) Sam: This must be it. Are you ready? Alice: Let's go. Act 2 Scene 1 (Alice and Sam enter the cave and find themselves in a large chamber) Alice: Look at this! It's a mural depicting King Arthur and his knights. Sam: King Arthur? I thought he was just a legend. Alice: He was real, and so was his kingdom. And according to the map, we're getting closer. Scene 2 (Alice and Sam continue through the cave and come across a riddle) Alice: "I am always hungry, I must always be fed. The finger I touch, will soon turn red." What do you think that means? Sam: I have no idea. Alice: Wait, I think I remember reading about this. It's a fire. (Sam lights a torch, and a door opens) Scene 3 (Alice and Sam enter a throne room and see King Arthur sitting on his throne) King Arthur: Welcome, travelers. What brings you to my kingdom? Alice: We're here to learn about the lost kingdom. King Arthur: Ah, I see. And who sent you on this quest? Alice: No one. We came here on our own. King Arthur: Very well. But beware, there is a great evil lurking in these lands. Scene 4 (Mordred appears) Mordred: Too late, Arthur. They're already here. King Arthur: Mordred! What do you want? Mordred: The same thing I've always wanted your throne. Alice: Who is he? King Arthur: Mordred is my nephew, and a powerful sorcerer. He has long coveted my throne, and will stop at nothing to take it. Act 3 Scene 1 (Mordred uses his magic to create a wall of fire, trapping Alice and Sam) Alice: What are we going to do? Sam: I don't know, but we have to find a way out of here. Scene 2 (Merlin appears) Merlin: Do not fear, young ones. I am here to help. Alice: Merlin! We need your help to stop Mordred. Merlin: I see. You will need these. (Merlin hands Alice and Sam magical swords) Merlin: With these swords, you may be able to defeat ordred and save the kingdom. Scene 3 (Alice and Sam face off against Mordred) Mordred: You fools! You cannot defeat me! Alice: We'll see about that. (Sam and Alice engage in a fierce battle with Mordred, using their swords and quick thinking to outmaneuver him) Scene 4 (After a long and grueling battle, Mordred is defeated) Mordred: No! This cannot be! King Arthur: Well done, young adventurers. You have saved my kingdom. Alice: It was our pleasure, King Arthur. Scene 5 (King Arthur knights Alice and Sam for their bravery) King Arthur: In recognition of your courage and valor, I hereby dub you knights of the lost kingdom. Alice: Thank you, King Arthur. It's an honor. Sam: Yeah, this is pretty cool. Merlin: And with that, your quest is complete. But remember, there are always new adventures to be had. (All characters exit) End of play. Reading Comprehension Questions: 1. What is the lost kingdom? 2. How do Alice and Sam find the lost kingdom? 3. What does the mural in the cave depict? 4. What is the riddle that Alice and Sam encounter, and how do they solve it? 5. Who is Mordred, and what is his goal? 6. Who helps Alice and Sam defeat Mordred? 7. How do Alice and Sam defeat Mordred? 8. What does King Arthur do to honor Alice and Sam? 9. What does Merlin say to Alice and Sam at the end of the play? 10. What do you think the future holds for Alice and Sam as knights of the lost kingdom? Deep Thinking Questions: 1. Why do you think Alice and Sam were willing to risk their lives to find the lost kingdom? 2. What qualities do you think Alice and Sam possess that made them successful in their quest? 3. If you were in Alice and Sam's position, how would you have approached the challenge of defeating Mordred? Inferen0ce Questions: 1. Based on the play, what can you infer about the relationship between King Arthur and Mordred? 2. What do you think might have happened if Alice and Sam had not found the lost kingdom?