Understanding the Fairyland Narrative

The speaker refuses to give up a child to the fairyland, as the child's mother was a devoted member of the speaker's order. The mother, who often accompanied the speaker, passed away after giving birth. In her memory, the speaker is determined to raise the child and not part with him.

What does the speaker assure about the child?

• The child will be sent to a distant land.

• The child will be taken by the fairyland.

• The child will be raised by traders.

• The child will remain with the speaker.

Who was the child's mother in relation to the speaker?

• A trader on the flood.

• A votaress of the speaker's order.

• A stranger to the speaker.

• A fairy from the fairyland.

What activity did the speaker and the child's mother enjoy together?

• Sailing on the sea.

• Gossiping by the shore.

• Trading goods.

• Dancing in the wind.

What does the speaker recall about the sails?

• They were sold to traders.

• They were used for fishing.

• They were filled by the playful wind.

• They were torn by the wind.

Why does the speaker decide to raise the child?

• To gain wealth from the fairyland.

• To fulfill a promise to the traders.

• To teach the child about the sea.

• To honor the child's mother's memory.