Scarecrows

What can be inferred about the approaching army from the last paragraph on pg. 17? 

• The approaching army is ready and prepared to attack the castle.

• The approaching army is setting up their plan of attack.

• The approaching army is hesitant to attack.

• The approaching army is preparing for Plan B of their attack plan.

Which quote supports the idea that mom is worried about Simon going to the castle?

• "News of the fighting?" he asked anxiously.

• "Simon's mother gripped his shoulder. 'Hurry home,' she said."

• "'But with the harvest coming in...., his mother murmured.'"

• "Simon's mother was outside with the chickens."

Which quote supports the idea that Lord Henry is worried about the safety of the kingdom? 

• "I fear we can do little more than pray."

• "Lord Henry looked at him in surprise but gestured for him to continue."

• "You speak rightly, said Lord Henry, but we have not even a small force."

• "The king's plan was to drive the enemy west."

Which quote supports the idea that Lord Henry and his adviser think Simon has a good idea? 

• "Scarecrows won't fool an army."

• "Fetch Geoffrey, Lord Henry ordered the guardsman, who set off at a run."

• "But I saw a pile of armor by the forge outside."

• "But they think we're more than we are, and so they stay away."

Which quote supports the inference that the kingdom thinks Simon is a smart young man? 

• "They're very lucky to have such a clever son."

• "Might I apprentice Geoffrey."

• "And what shall I teach you?"

• "When you return, I'll make a master smith of you."

What detail supports the theme of working together? 

• "If Hugh thinks that the castle will be too costly to take or require too much time, his army should move on."

• "I think we could build something to make the armor move."

• "Even if set out 100 armored shells, the enemy would realize the trick when they watched and saw they never moved."

• "Every able hand in the castle was at work, carrying materials, sewing fabric, and setting you the dummy knights..."

Which detail supports the theme of bravery? 

• Simon and his family helping the rider of the horse.

• Simon leaving his home to let those at the castle know they were going to be attacked.

• Simon speaking to Lord Henry and the adviser.

• When those in the kingdom were building the knights.

Which detail from the selection supports how Simon responds when he learns of the dilemma the kingdom is facing? 

• He has the idea to build the scarecrows.

• He asks to apprentice with Geoffrey.

• He builds the knights to protect the castle.

• He volunteers to ride to the kingdom and let those at the castle know of the approaching danger.

Which detail shows how the approaching army responds when they see the castle? 

• "Word came that Hugh's army had halted more than a bowshot away."

• "Simon and others sprang into action."

• "At last the lookout cried out joyfully, 'They're moving to the South'!"

• "Others ran from one station to another, raising weights that, as they settled, made a figure raise a sword or turn its head."

How does the conversation between Simon, Lord Henry, and the adviser support the theme of dedication to the king? 

• It shows that they are scared for the kings life.

• It shows that they are determined to defend their kingdom against this approaching invader.

• It shows that they are skilled at warfare.

• It shows that they are not willing to defend the kingdom as it could result in loss of life.