Part A What inference can be drawn about the king in The Beggar and the King?

He accepts no responsibility for the welfare of his subjects.

He has become weary of the responsibilities of being king.

He is very distressed by conditions in his kingdom.

He fears that his subjects are about to turn against him.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

"THE KING: Who is that crying in the street for bread?"

"THE KING: Ah. That is a tale which I cannot understand at all."

"THE KING: How! Do not jest with thy king!"

"THE KING: I do not like the sound of his voice. It annoys me very much. Send him away."