The First Question

Fred behaved rationally. He flung away the sword before he was hurt by it, and looked for an exit. The dragon did not behave as one would predict.

"Lord Fred, I have bested many knights who have come to make a name in defeating me. I am under an obligation to offer you the Test of Twenty Questions. This test is a stern test of all one's virtues, and I will yield my wealth and power to the one that answers all twenty correctly. You may not leave my presence until the outcome of the test has been decided. If you fail, then your fate shall be those of the others who have failed. As you do not have a weapon, I would personally advise that you take the Test rather than offer battle." The dragon appeared to be a little annoyed at Fred for disturbing him, but otherwise showed no signs of rancour.

"Foul beast, I, Lord Frederigo d'Honaire, Heir Apparent to the Duchy of Suffex, and plenipotenitary of the Great King and the chivalaric order of knighthood, do accept your challenge, on behalf of all that is good and holy!"

"'Yes, I shall take the test" would have been more concise. First Question. A caravan leaves Camelyn at noon, travelling at a constant speed southbound toward the Ryngaerd at two leagues per hour. An hour later, another caravan leaves Camelyn, travelling at a constant speed eastbound toward Hespan at three leagues per hour. At what time will they be ten leagues apart?"

"Uh, oh." thought Fred. He had no idea how to answer this question.

1. Fred guesses.
2. Fred argues about the conditions set forth in the first question.
3. Fred asks the dragon to repeat the question, while looking for a weapon.
4. Fred asks what exactly happened to those that failed the test.

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