Chivalry by Neil Gaiman

Which is the most accurate description of "Chivalry"?

• A It is a story about the courage and tenacity of a medieval knight

• It is a realistic depiction of the response of an ordinary person to the extraordinary.

• It is a skillful blending of realism and fantasy elements in a short story.

• It is a demonstration of the importance of deeply held beliefs.

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Mrs. Whitaker fits her setting perfectly while Galaad sticks out humorously. What effect does this have on the plot?

• Galaad tries to conform to Mrs. Whitaker’s uneventful lifestyle.

• Mrs. Whitaker’s plain attitude toward Galaad’s gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts.

• Galaad is forced to pretend to be ordinary to fit into Mrs. Whitaker’s social circle.

• Mrs. Whitaker’s peace is disrupted by Galaad’s surprising arrival.

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Which of the following elements of “Chivalry” best aligns it with the fantasy genre?

• The description of unusual objects

• A plot with a bizarre conflict

• The appearance of magical elements

• A character with extraordinary talent

Based on the context clues, what is the meaning of tethered in paragraph 41?

• Fastened

• Galloped

• Deceased

• Near

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How does the author’s use of the word “nice” to describe such varied persons and objects as Sir Galaad, the Holy Grail, a piece of liver, the sword Balmung, the Philosopher’s Stone, and Myron and Bernice’s engagement affect the perception of these objects and people?

• This word proves the narrator is a pleasant person who is generally approving.

• The word focuses on the nature of these persons and objects.

• This word demonstrates how no one takes offense at the use of complimentary words.

• The word emphasizes the perception that these things are all normal.

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Based on the context clues in paragraph 86, what is the meaning of invincible?

• Too powerful to be defeated

• Unlikely to be convinced

• Willing to participate

• Unable to be seen

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Which sentence uses a restrictive appositive correctly?

• Mrs. Whitaker missed her late husband Henry.

• Her niece Shirelle was the oldest daughter of her sister.

• Her two daughters, Dixie and Violet, were twins.

• The package came from Sydney, Australia.

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Mrs. Whitaker’s rejection of the apple with the words “It isn’t proper” shows that —

• she is a person with an extremely boring life

• she is always concerned about propriety

• she is frightened by magical objects

• she is content with the life she has lived

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Which answer best completes the chart?

• Sacred or magical objects

• Holy quests

• Legends of King Arthur

• Ancient realms

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Which two responses describe how Gaiman creates humor by setting his fantasy story in an ordinary modern setting?

• The author makes Mrs. Whitaker seem to be an integral part of the setting.

• Mrs. Whitaker never acknowledges that there is anything extraordinary happening.

• The author allows Galaad and Mrs. Whitaker to be true to their natures.

• No one in the setting finds Galaad and his horse to be remarkable.

• All the treasures Galaad brings to Mrs. Whitaker are from various legends.

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