Once upon a time, there was a kind and cheerful boy named Cedric. He lived in New York with his mother, whom he loved very much. They were not rich, but they were happy. Cedric’s father had passed away, and they didn’t have much money. Cedric was friends with everyone in the neighborhood and always tried to help others.

One day, Cedric learned that he was going to be a lord in England! His father’s family was very rich, and his grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, wanted Cedric to come and live with him. Cedric and his mother traveled to England, but the Earl did not like Cedric’s mother and made her stay in a separate house.

The Earl was a grumpy old man who didn’t like anyone. But Cedric was so kind and cheerful that he started to change the Earl’s heart. Cedric made friends with everyone in the village, just like he did in New York. He showed his grandfather how to be kind and generous.

One day, a woman claimed that her son was the true lord. The Earl was very worried, but Cedric remained kind and hopeful. It was soon discovered that the woman was lying, and Cedric was truly the lord. The Earl realized how much he loved Cedric and his mother, and they all lived happily together in the grand castle.

Quiz Time!

1. Where did Cedric live before he went to England?

A. London

B. Paris

C. New York

D. Los Angeles

 

2. What did Cedric’s grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, think of Cedric’s mother?

A. He liked her very much

B. He didn’t like her

C. He had never met her

D. He wanted her to live with them

 

3. How did Cedric help his grandfather, the Earl?

A. By giving him money

B. By being kind and cheerful

C. By doing his chores

D. By moving away

4. What problem did the Earl face about Cedric’s position as the lord?

A. Cedric didn’t want to be a lord

B. Another woman claimed her son was the true lord

C. The Earl lost all his money

D. Cedric ran away

 

5. What was the outcome of the woman’s claim?

A. Cedric was not the true lord

B. The woman was telling the truth

C. The woman was lying

D. Cedric decided to go back to New York

 

6. How did the story end?

A. Cedric returned to New York

B. Cedric, his mother, and the Earl lived happily together

C. Cedric’s mother went back to America

D. The Earl remained grumpy and alone