Chivalry Review

Which statement best describes the interaction between Mrs. Whitaker and Galaad?

• Mrs. Whitaker responds to Galaad’s offerings with a surprising display of enthusiasm.

• Galaad is forced to pretend to be interested in Mrs. Whitaker’s dull stories.

• Mrs. Whitaker’s disinterest in Galaad’s gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts.

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

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How does Mrs. Whitaker’s repeated use of the word nice add humor to the story?

• She uses it to praise highly fantastic as well as ordinary things.

• She says the word ironically to describe things she dislikes.

• She repeats it so often that she must be confused.

• She uses it ironically to describe things she hates.

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Which of these descriptions would be accurate in describing Sir Galaad?

(Select all that apply.)

• Acts with polite determination

• Speaks and dresses in an antiquated way

•       Does kind things for others

•                Reacts in an understated manner

• Uses stories to connect with a stranger

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What do Mrs. Whitaker’s thoughts about her church in suggest about her character?

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  She disapproves of music.

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  She has traditional tastes.

• She is a snobbish person.

•    She is a lonely person.

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Read the sentences from paragraph 86:

"Who wears it is unconquerable in war, and invincible in battle. Who wears it is incapable of a cowardly act or an ignoble one. Set in its pommel is the sardonynx Bircone, which protects its possessor from poison . . ."

Which surrounding word gives context to the meaning of the word ignoble?

• invincible

• cowardly

• protects

• possessor

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Which is the most accurate description of “Chivalry”?

• It is a demonstration of the importance of faith and hope.

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

• It is a tale of someone who cannot adapt to changing times.

• It is a fantastical story about the courage of a medieval knight.

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What does the author reveal about Mrs. Whitaker’s personality through her actions, thoughts, and speech?

• She likes to follow a regular routine.

• She enjoys having adventures.

• She tends to be easily excited.

• She is argumentative.

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Which of these descriptions would be accurate in describing Mrs. Whitaker?

(Select all that apply.)

• Reacts in an understated manner

• Speaks and dresses in an antiquated way

• Does kind things for others

• Acts with polite determination

• Uses stories to connect with a stranger

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How does the setting reveal Mrs. Whitaker’s character?

• It shows she gets offended easily.

• It shows she acts in practical ways.

• It shows she lives in the past.

• It shows she longs for fancy things.

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What can you conclude from Mrs. Whitaker’s rejection of the apple with the words “It isn’t proper” regarding the Apple of Life?

• She is afraid of the feelings it has stirred up in her.

• She thinks the magic apple violates her religion.

• She is concerned about its effect on her health.

• She is concerned about its effect on her health.

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