Chivalry Quiz

Which is the most accurate description of "Chivalry"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• She is argumentative.

• She tends to be easily excited.

• She enjoys having adventures.

• She likes to follow a regular routine.

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

• She uses it ironically to describe things she hates.

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

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

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

What do Mrs. Whitaker's thoughts about her church in paragraph 64 suggest about her character?

• She is a lonely person.

• She is a snobbish person.

• She has traditional tastes.

• She disapproves of music.

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

• invincible

• cowardly

• protects

• possessor

What can you conclude from Mrs. Whitaker's rejection of the apple with the words "It isn't proper" in paragraph 149?

• She is concerned about its effect on her health.

• She worries about what her friends might think.

• She thinks the magic apple violates her religion.

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

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.

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

• It shows she longs for fancy things.

• It shows she lives in the past.

• It shows she acts in practical ways.

• It shows she gets offended easily.

Select the response that describes 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.

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