The Whipping Boy- Section One Quiz Study Guide

The Middle Ages is also known as the ________ era, because it was between ancient and modern times.

• renaissance

• prehistoric

• medieval

• classical

Which word is a clue to determine another name for The Middle Ages?

• between

• ancient

• modern

• times

Below are roles within the feudal system. Choose the roles in the correct order of power, from greatest at the left to least at the powerful at the right.

• kings, barons, serfs, knights

• barons, kings, knights, serfs

• kings, barons, knights, serfs

• serfs, knights, barons, kings

Which statement best describes how the feudal system worked?

• a system where people fought for their king

• a system where farmers worked to own a manor

• a system where goods were exchanged between farms

• a system where the use of land was traded for loyalty and work

Read the excerpt from page 16 of Knights and Castles by Osborne and Osborne, and then answer the question.

 

     A baron didn't own his manor. But he ruled over all the people who lived and worked there. And he could build a castle on the manor for himself and his family.

     In return, a baron swore allegiance to the king. That meant he was willing to die to protect the king and the kingdom.

    The baron also promised to send soldiers to fight for the kingdom if it were attacked. These soldiers were called knights.

What is the main idea?

• Barons were protected by soldiers called knights.

• Barons were given land in return for allegiance to the king.

• Barons were chosen to rule over people who lived on manors.

• Barons were able to build their own castles even though they didn't own manors.

Read the excerpt from page 16 of Knights and Castles by Osborne and Osborne, and then answer the question.

 

     A baron didn't own his manor. But he ruled over all the people who lived and worked there. And he could build a castle on the manor for himself and his family.

     In return, a baron swore allegiance to the king. That meant he was willing to die to protect the king and the kingdom.

    The baron also promised to send soldiers to fight for the kingdom if it were attacked. These soldiers were called knights.

Choose four sentences with key details that support the main idea

• A baron didn't own his manor.

• In return, a baron swore allegiance to the king.

• And he could build a castle on the manor for himself and his family.

•   The baron also promised to send soldiers to fight for the kingdom if it were attacked.

• That meant he was willing to die to protect the king and the kingdom.

Look at the image and its caption from A Medieval Feast by Aliki, and then answer the question.

The caption reads, "Tables and benches were set up along the side of the hall. A fire blazed in the center, and tapestries covered the damp stone walls. The High Table stood on a raised platform. Near it was a display of the lord's finest gold vessels."

Which two statements show how the image and caption support the reader's understanding of the feast's importance?

• The reader can understand that both lords and ladies were invited to a feast.

• The reader can understand that most kings owned pets and gave them a place at a feast.

• The reader can understand that for an important feast, the damp castle walls were decorated with tapestries for warmth.

• The reader can understand the feast's importance because trumpeters announced the guests as they entered the hall.

• The reader can understand the importance of the feast because the king's High Table is elevated above the long guest tables.