Read the following passage carefully. They went to the palace gates. The big man sent a word to the king that there was a skilled bowman at the gate. The king sent for the big man. The King : What do you want? Why did you come here? The Big Man : My greetings to you, your Majesty. I want to join your army. The King : Who is this little man? The Big Man : He is my assistant, your Majesty. I want you to take him too along with me. The King : I will take the both of you and give a thousand silver coins a month. The Big Man : Thank you very much, your Highness! We will serve you to the best of our abilities. (The Brave Little Bowman) Now, answer the following questions. 1. What was the word sent by the big man to the king?2. What were the phrases used by the big man to address the king?3. Who was introduced as the assistant?4. How much did the king offer them a month?5. Who joined the big man and the little man in the army?