NY Ready: Sir Ivaine

In paragraph 7, Sir Kay says that Sir Ivaine is more polite than brave. How does Sir Ivaine plan to show that Sir Kay is wrong?

• Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can be both kind-hearted and brave.

• Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can defeat his enemy all by himself.

• Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can be brave after a good meal of venison.

• Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can lead the company of knights.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentence best reveals Sir Ivaine's feeling about the Black Knight?

• "Among Arthur's Knights of the Round Table was one who was a mixture of good and bad, as indeed most people are." (paragraph 1 )

• "...I crave your permission to set forth to-morrow to slay this...pest in the land." (paragraph 10)

• "I have heard of this man...and have often thought of sending someone to punish him." (paragraph 11)

• "It did not occur to him that...he was also proving himself disobedient." (paragraph 13)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the sentence from paragraph 13.

Sir Ivaine was displeased; he thought that the adventure should be his alone.

What does the prefix dis- mean in the word displeased?

• over

• not

• again

• under

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How is Sir Ivaine's response to the king's plan in paragraph 13 important to the theme of the story?

• It shows he thought the knights named by the king were cowardly.

• It shows he though that his enemy could be defeated quickly and easily.

• It shows he did not think that evil deeds should go unpunished.

• It shows he did not think carefully about what he was about to do.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Based on paragraph 20, which statement best supports a theme of the story?

• At last, Sir Ivaine had learned how to win a fight.

• Sir Ivaine had disobeyed, so he needed to find a new company of knights.

• Once again, Sir Ivaine was forced to prove himself to the king.

• By being reckless, Sir Ivaine had put his life in great danger.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Short Response: How does Sir Ivaine's experience relate to the theme in the story? Use two details from the story to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9