The Runaway King Review

Question 1

Who is the protagonist of The Runaway King?

Answer 1

Jaron Artolius Eckbert III, the young king of Carthya

Question 2

What is Jaron’s “code name”?

Answer 2

Sage, an identity he used when he was hiding

Question 3

What event starts the conflict in The Runaway King?

Answer 3

An assassination attempt on Jaron

Question 4

Who is the main antagonist in the book?

Answer 4

Roden, Jaron’s former friend turned enemy

Question 5

What threat looms over Carthya?

Answer 5

An alliance between the pirates and the kingdom of Avenia

Question 6

Who are Jaron’s close friends and allies?

Answer 6

• Imogen
• Tobias
• Mott

Question 7

Why does Jaron go into hiding?

Answer 7

To avoid an assassination and protect Carthya by finding the pirates

Question 8

What is Imogen’s role in Jaron’s journey?

Answer 8

She is Jaron’s loyal friend, and risks her life to help Jaron while he’s a pirate

Question 9

Who is Devlin?

Answer 9

The pirate king who tried kidnapping Jaron and played a role in the murder of his family

Question 10

What are the three main topics of The Runaway King?

Hint: A topic is like a theme but one word

Answer 10

• Leadership
• Loyalty
• Sacrifice

Question 11

Who is Amarinda?

Answer 11

A princess who is politically betrothed to Jaron

Question 12

What role does Tobias play?

Answer 12

Jaron’s close friend who stands in as his double when Jaron is forced to meet the pirates

Question 13

What is Jaron’s goal when he leaves the palace?

Answer 13

To defeat the pirates or turn them to his side to prevent war

Question 14

Who does Jaron meet first while in Avenia?

Answer 14

Fink

Question 15

What does Jaron offer Roden during their duel?

Answer 15

A chance to join him and rule Carthya together

Question 16

What happens to Jaron while in captivity with the pirates?

Answer 16

His leg is badly injured

Question 17

Does Roden accept Jaron’s offer?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

What happens to Imogen at the end of the novel?

Answer 18

She’s taken hostage by Avenia

Question 19

What is Jaron’s relationship with Imogen like?

Answer 19

They share a deep bond, and Imogen realizes they cannot be lovers, as Jaron needs to devote himself to Amarinda

Question 20

What significant action does Jaron take towards his regency?

Answer 20

He appoints Harlowe as his prime regent

Question 21

Why does Jaron initially push his friends away?

Answer 21

To protect them from danger

Question 22

How does Jaron prove his worth to the pirates?

Answer 22

By pretending to know the location of a secret treasure cave in Carthya

Question 23

Who betrays Jaron within his own court?

Answer 23

Gregor, his captain of the guard, who plots with the pirates

Question 24

How does The Runaway King end?

Answer 24

With Jaron returning to Carthya after stopping the pirates but learning of an incoming war with Avenia

Question 25

What is Jaron’s emotional state at the end of the novel?

Answer 25

Heartbroken over Imogen’s capture but determined to protect his kingdom